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U.S. Army
Hutchinson, Rufus D.
Hutchinson, Rufus D.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company B
HometownOhio
Citation

Guarded and carried the wounded, brought water for the same, and posted and directed the men in his charge under galling fire from the enemy.

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

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