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U.S. Army
Huggins, Eli Lundy
Huggins, Eli Lundy
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1880
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry
HometownIllinois
Citation

Surprised the Indians in their strong position and fought them until dark with great boldness.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1880

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