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Windus, Claron A

U.S. Army

Windus, Claron A

Windus, Claron A

ConflictIndian Campaigns

RankCaptain

Year of Action1870

Unit/Command6th U.S. Cavalry, Company L

HometownJanesville, Wisconsin

Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1870

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Ranney, Myron H.

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