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U.S. Army
Fichter, Hermann Emil
Fichter, Hermann Emil
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankCorporal
Year of Action1871
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Company F
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1871

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