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U.S. Army
Kirkwood, John A.
Kirkwood, John A.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Company M
HometownAllegheny City, Pennsylvania
Citation

Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine.

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

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