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U.S. Army
Strayer, William H.
Strayer, William H.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankSergeant
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Company B
HometownMaytown, Pennsylvania
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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