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U.S. Army
Raerick, John
Raerick, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1869
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company L
Citation

Gallantry in action with Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1869

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