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Godfrey, Edward Settle
Godfrey, Edward Settle
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry,
HometownKalida, Ohio
Citation

Led his command into action when he was severely wounded.

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

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