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U.S. Army
Hoover, Samuel
Hoover, Samuel
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1873
Unit/Command1st U.S. Cavalry, Company A
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Gallantry in action, also services as trailer in May 1872.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1873

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