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U.S. Army
Hill, Frank E.
Hill, Frank E.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company E
HometownWisconsin
Citation

Secured the person of a hostile Apache Chief, although while holding the chief he was severely wounded in the back by another Indian.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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