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U.S. Army
Phillips, Samuel D.
Phillips, Samuel D.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry, Company H
HometownOhio
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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