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U.S. Army
Shaw, Thomas
Shaw, Thomas
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1881
Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry, Company K
HometownCovington, Kentucky
Citation

Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy’s superior numbers from surrounding his command.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1881

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