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U.S. Army
Wilkens, Henry
Wilkens, Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankOrdnance Sergeant
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command2nd U.S. Cavalry, Company L
Citation

Bravery in actions with Indians.

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

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