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U.S. Army

Henry Remsen Tilton

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankColonel

Year of Action1877

Unit/CommandU.S. Army

BirthplaceBarnegat, New Jersey

Citation

Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protecting the wounded men.

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