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Sharpless, Edward Clay
Sharpless, Edward Clay
ConflictIndian 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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1874

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