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U.S. Army
Taylor, Wilbur Nelson
Taylor, Wilbur Nelson
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankSergeant
Year of Action1869
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company K
HometownHampden, Maine
Citation

Bravery in actions with Indians.

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

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