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Irish Immigrant Private Thomas Sullivan, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Conspicuous Bravery
Throughout the engagement he was conspicuous by his bravery, and I took occasion, while still on the field, to refer to his excellent conduct. –Lieutenant H. G. Sickel Thirty-one year-old Private Thomas Sullivan had little more than a year in … Continue reading
Second Lieutenant Sedgwick Rice, E Troop, 7th Cavalry
One of these mounted squaws was armed and fired on our line, and one of the men said then “There is a buck.” And I said “No, it is a squaw, don’t shoot on her,” and he said “Well, by … Continue reading
German Immigrant Private Herman Ziegner, E Troop, 7th Cavalry – Conspicuous Bravery
Ziegner distinguished himself by exposing himself to the fire of the Indians and volunteering to go to the support of Capt. Varnum, and there again attracting attention by his coolness and gallantry. –Adjutant General’s Office Private Herman Ziegner was a … Continue reading

