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U.S. Army
Woodall, Zachariah
Woodall, Zachariah
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankOrdnance Sergeant
Year of Action1874
Unit/CommandCompany I, 6th U.S. Cavalry
HometownAlexandria, Virginia
Citation

While in command of 5 men and carrying dispatches, was attacked by 125 Indians, whom, he with his command fought throughout the day, he being severely wounded.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1874

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