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U.S. Army
Neilon, Frederick S.
Neilon, Frederick S.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1874
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company A
HometownBoston, Massachusetts
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1874

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