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Hall, William Preble
Hall, William Preble
ConflictIndian 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.

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

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