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U.S. Army

M. R. William Grebe

ConflictCivil War

RankMajor

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany F, 4th Missouri Cavalry

Citation

While acting as aide and carrying orders across a most dangerous part of the battlefield, being hindered by a Confederate advance, seized a rifle, took a place in the ranks and was conspicuous in repulsing the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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