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Snow, Elmer A.
Snow, Elmer A.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Company M
HometownHardwick, Massachusetts
Citation

Bravery in action; was wounded in both arms.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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