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Kay, John
Kay, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1868
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company L
Citation

Brought a comrade, severely wounded, from under the fire of a large party of the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1868

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