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U.S. Army
Edwards, William D.
Edwards, William D.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command7th U.S. Infantry, Company F
HometownBrooklyn, New York
Citation

Bravery in action.

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

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