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Kelsay

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Kelsay
BornArizona
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
UnitIndian Scouts
Battles / warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

Kelsay was an Indian scout serving in the United States Army during the Indian Wars who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

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Kelsay was born in Arizona and after entering the army served as a scout in the Indian Wars. He received the Medal of Honor for "engagements with Apaches".[1]

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Indian Scouts. Place and date: Winter of 1872–73. Entered service at:------. Birth: Arizona. Date of issue: 12 April 1875.

Citation:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Indian Wars; Kelsay". Medal of Honor recipients, Indian Wars. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
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