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U.S. Army
Myers, Fred
Myers, Fred
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1891
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company K
Citation

With 5 men repelled a superior force of the enemy and held his position against their repeated efforts to recapture it.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1891

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