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Indian Wars
Wilhelm O. Philipsen
Blacksmith · U.S. Army
Troop D, 5th U.S. Cavalry
29 September 1879 · Milk River, Colorado
- Branch
- U.S. Army
- Era
- Indian Wars
- Action
- Milk River, Colorado
The citation
Official citation
With 9 others voluntarily attacked and captured a strong position held by Indians.