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U.S. Army · United States 
Peter W. Gardiner
Private
1841 – 1883
Private Peter W. Gardiner served the U.S. Army. Peter was 42 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
23 April 1875 · Private, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date. At Sappa Creek, Kans., 23 April 1875.
With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With 5 other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
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