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U.S. Army
Newman, Henry
Newman, Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
Citation

He and 2 companions covered the withdrawal of wounded comrades from the fire of an Apache band well concealed among rocks.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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