U.S. Army
Thomas Hall Forsyth
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankCommissary Sergeant Ret.
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command4th U.S. Cavalry, Company M
BirthplaceHartford, Connecticut
Citation
Though dangerously wounded, he maintained his ground with a small party against a largely superior force after his commanding officer had been shot down during a sudden attack and rescued that officer and a comrade from the enemy.
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