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U.S. Army
Morgan, George Horace
Morgan, George Horace
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankColonel
Year of Action1882
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry
Citation

Gallantly held his ground at a critical moment and fired upon the advancing enemy (hostile Indians) until he was disabled by a shot.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1882

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