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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.

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