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U.S. Army
Woods, Brent
Woods, Brent
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1881
Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry, Company B
HometownKentucky
Citation

Saved the lives of his comrades and citizens of the detachment.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1881

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