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U.S. Army
Poppe, John A.
Poppe, John A.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
HometownCincinnati, Ohio
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1879

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