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Indian Wars

Henry R. Tilton

Major and Surgeon · U.S. Army

U.S. Army

30 September 1877 · Bear Paw Mountain, Montana

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Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Indian Wars
Home state
New Jersey
Action
Bear Paw Mountain, Montana

The citation

Official citation

Fearlessly risked his life and displayed great gallantry in rescuing and protecting the wounded men.

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