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Kyle, John
Kyle, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1869
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company M
HometownCincinnati, Ohio
Citation

This soldier and 2 others were attacked by 8 Indians, but beat them off and badly wounded 2 of them.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1869

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