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West, Frank
West, Frank
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankColonel
Year of Action1882
Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry
HometownMohawk, New York
Citation

Rallied his command and led it in the advance against the enemy’s fortifled position.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1882

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