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U.S. Army
Phoenix, Edwin
Phoenix, Edwin
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1874
Unit/Command4th U.S. Cavalry, Company E
HometownSt. Louis, Missouri
Citation

Gallantry in action.

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

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