U.S. Army
Henry W.B. Mechlin (Mechling, Henry W.B.)
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company H
BirthplaceMount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Citation
With 3 comrades during the entire engagement courageously held a position that secured water for the command.
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