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.
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