U.S. Army
Sharpless, Edward ClayConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1874
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company H
HometownOhio
Citation
While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he (and a comrade) fought throughout the day.
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