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U.S. Army
Pym, James
Pym, James
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company B
HometownOxford
Citation

Voluntarily went for water and secured the same under heavy fire.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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