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Indian Wars

Edward J. McClernand

Second Lieutenant · U.S. Army

2d U.S. Cavalry

30 September 1877 · Bear Paw Mountain, Montana

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Indian Wars
Action
Bear Paw Mountain, Montana

The citation

Official citation

Gallantly attacked a band of hostiles and conducted the combat with excellent skill and boldness.

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