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U.S. Army
Hanley, Richard P.
Hanley, Richard P.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company C
HometownBoston, Massachusetts
Citation

Recaptured, single-handed, and without orders, within the enemy’s lines and under a galling fire lasting some 20 minutes, a stampeded pack mule loaded with ammunition.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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