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U.S. Army
Zachariah Woodall (Woodall, Zachery T.)
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankOrdnance Sergeant
Year of Action1874
Unit/CommandCompany I, 6th U.S. Cavalry
BirthplaceAlexandria, 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.
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