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U.S. Army
Glynn, Michael
Glynn, Michael
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
Citation

Stove off, single-handed, 8 hostile Indians, killing and wounding 5.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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