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CPT Louis McLane Hamilton

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CPT Louis McLane Hamilton Veteran

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
27 Nov 1868 (aged 24)
Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
lot 120, section v
Memorial ID
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son of Phillip Hamilton and Rebecca McLane
Capt, 7th US Cavalry received Brev't Major after death
"for gallant and meritorious services in engagement with the
indians,particularly in the battle with the cheyennes on the Washita River, Nov 27,1868,where he fell while gallantly leading his command. monument carved to represent the broken
trunk of a tree hung with the shield of the 7th cavalry.
son of Phillip Hamilton and Rebecca McLane
Capt, 7th US Cavalry received Brev't Major after death
"for gallant and meritorious services in engagement with the
indians,particularly in the battle with the cheyennes on the Washita River, Nov 27,1868,where he fell while gallantly leading his command. monument carved to represent the broken
trunk of a tree hung with the shield of the 7th cavalry.


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