United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Francis S. Dodge
1842 – 1908
Francis S. Dodge served the U.S. Army. Francis was 65 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
29 September 1879 · Near White River Agency, Colo. · Captain, Troop D, 9th U.S. Cavalry.
With a force of 40 men rode all night to the relief of a command that had been defeated and was besieged by an overwhelming force of Indians, reached the field at daylight, joined in the action and fought for 3 days.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With a force of 40 men rode all night to the relief of a command that had been defeated and was besieged by an overwhelming force of Indians, reached the field at daylight, joined in the action and fought for 3 days.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
3
Grave
1874
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