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U.S. Army
McDonald, Franklin M.
McDonald, Franklin M.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command11th U.S. Infantry, Company G
HometownBowling Green, Kentucky
Citation

Gallantry in defeating Indians who attacked the mail.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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