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Grimes, Edward P.
Grimes, Edward P.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
HometownDover, New Hampshire
Citation

The command being almost out of ammunition and surrounded on 3 sides by the enemy, he voluntarily brought up a supply under heavy flre at almost point blank range.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1879

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