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Smith, Otto
Smith, Otto
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company K
HometownBaltimore, Maryland
Citation

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

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