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U.S. Army
Grebe, M. R. William
Grebe, M. R. William

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.

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