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U.S. Army
Green, John
Green, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1873
Unit/Command1st U.S. Cavalry,
Citation

In order to reassure his command, this officer, in the most fearless manner and exposed to very great danger, walked in front of the line; the command, thus encouraged, advanced over the lava upon the Indians who were concealed among the rocks.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1873

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