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U.S. Army
Widmer, Jacob
Widmer, Jacob
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
Citation

Volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1879

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