U.S. Army
McClernand, Edward JohnConflictIndian Campaigns
RankBrigadier General
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry
HometownJacksonville, Illinois
Citation
Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.
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