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U.S. Army
Von Medem, Rudolph
Von Medem, Rudolph
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company A
Citation

Gallantry in actions and campaigns.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

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