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U.S. Army · United States 
Richard L. Tea
1842 – 1911
Richard L. Tea served the U.S. Army. Richard was 69 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
23 April 1875 · At Sappa Creek, Kans., 23 April 1875. Entered servlce at:------. · Sergeant, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
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
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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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