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U.S. Army

Oscar Fitzalan Long

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankBrigadier General Ret.

Year of Action1877

Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry

BirthplaceUtica, New York

Citation

Having been directed to order a troop of cavalry to advance, and finding both its officers killed, he voluntarily assumed command, and under a heavy fire from the Indians advanced the troop to its proper position.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1877

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