U.S. Army
Hall, William PrebleConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry
HometownMissouri
Citation
With a reconnoitering party of 3 men, was attacked by 35 Indians and several times exposed himself to draw the fire of the enemy, giving his small party opportunity to reply with much effect.
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