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U.S. Army

Albert Walter McMillan

ConflictIndian Campaigns

Year of Action1890

Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company E

BirthplaceStillwater, Minnesota

Citation

While engaged with Indians concealed in a ravine, he assisted the men on the skirmish line, directed their fire, encouraged them by example, and used every effort to dislodge the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1890

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