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Kitchen, George Krause
Kitchen, George Krause
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1874
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company H
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1874

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