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TAPS
Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night. |

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BORN:
February 22, 1856 at Dead River, ME
Entered Service in the US
Army from Malden, MA
Earned
The Medal of Honor During the Indian Campaigns For heroism on
April 01, 1880 at O'Fallons Creek, MT
DIED: September
23, 1927 at the age of 71
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In early March
1887, a large band of Sioux crossed the border into Montana
without warning. C Troop from Camp Stambaugh, Wyoming, and E Troop
from Fort Sanders, Wyoming, were quickly dispatched into Montana.
The Second Cavalry pursued the Sioux for over 150 miles, finally
surprising their camp at O'Fallon's Creek, Montana. In fierce
fighting, the cavalry killed many braves and killed or captured 46
horses. Second Lieutenant Lloyd M. Brett was awarded the Medal of
Honor for his fearless conduct and dashing bravery in scattering
the Indians' pony herd, leaving them unable to either mount
attacks or to flee. Captain Eli Huggins also earned the Medal of
Honor in this battle.
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