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U.S. Army
Wilson, William Othello
Wilson, William Othello
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1890
Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry, Company I
HometownMaryland
Citation

Bravery.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1890

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