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West, Frank

U.S. Army

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. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1882

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