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U.S. Army
Herron, Leander Taylor
Herron, Leander Taylor
ConflictIndian 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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1868

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