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U.S. Army
Hawthorne, Harry Leroy
Hawthorne, Harry Leroy
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankColonel
Year of Action1890
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Artillery
HometownMinnesota
Citation

Distinguished conduct in battle with hostile Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1890

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