U.S. Army
Herron, Leander TaylorConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1868
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Infantry, Company A
HometownPennsylvania
Citation
While detailed as mail courier from the fort, voluntarily went to the assistance of a party of 4 enlisted men, who were attacked by about 50 Indians at some distance from the fort and remained with them until the party was relieved.
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