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Knight, Joseph F.
Knight, Joseph F.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1891
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Troop F
HometownDanville, Illinois
Citation

Led the advance in a spirited movement to the assistance of Troop K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1891

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