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U.S. Army
Lytle, Leonidas S.
Lytle, Leonidas S.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1873
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company C
HometownPennsylvania
Citation

Services against hostile Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1873

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