U.S. Army
James C. Reed
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1868
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company A
Citation
Defended his position (with 3 others) against a party of 17 hostile Indians under heavy fire at close quarters, the entire party except himself being severely wounded.
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