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U.S. Army
Donelly, John S.
Donelly, John S.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876 - 1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry, Company G
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876 - 1877

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