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U.S. Army
Wills, Henry
Wills, Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankSergeant
Year of Action1873
Unit/Command8th U.S. Cavalry, Company C
HometownVirginia
Citation

Services against hostile Indians.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1873

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