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U.S. Army
Long, Oscar Fitzalan
Long, Oscar Fitzalan
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General Ret.
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry
HometownUtica, 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. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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