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U.S. Army
Harris, William H.
Harris, William H.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
HometownKentucky
Citation

Voluntarily brought water to the wounded under fire of the enemy.

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

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