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Tilton, Henry Remsen
Tilton, Henry Remsen
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankColonel
Year of Action1877
Unit/CommandU.S. Army
HometownBarnegat, New Jersey
Citation

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

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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