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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

James E Bailey

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company E,
    5th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: 1872 - 1873
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Apache campaigns, USA
Citation

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: April 12, 1875
  • Born: 1849, Dexter, Penobscot County, ME, United States
  • Died:
 

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