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U.S. Army
Thompson, Peter
Thompson, Peter
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command7th U.S. Cavalry, Company C
Citation

After having voluntarily brought water to the wounded, in which effort he was shot through the head, he made two successful trips for the same purpose, notwithstanding remonstrances of his sergeant.

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

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