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U.S. Army

Edward John McClernand

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankBrigadier General

Year of Action1877

Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry

BirthplaceJacksonville, Illinois

Citation

Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.

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