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U.S. Army
Smith, Theodore F.
Smith, Theodore F.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankCorporal
Year of Action1869
Unit/Command1st U.S. Cavalry, Company G
HometownRahway, New Jersey
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1869

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