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U.S. Army
Holden, Henry
Holden, Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankCorporal
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
HometownBrighton
Citation

Brought up ammunition under a galling fire from the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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