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U.S. Army
Heartery, Richard
Heartery, Richard
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1881
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
Citation

Bravery in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1881

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