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U.S. Army
Neal, Solon D.
Neal, Solon D.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankSergeant
Year of Action1870
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company L
HometownHanover, New Hampshire
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1870

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