Robert G. Carter
Indian War
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Awarded for actions on Brazos, River, Tex.
October 10, 1871
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Awarded for actions on Brazos, River, Tex.
October 10, 1871
Held the left of the line with a few men during the charge of a large body of Indians, after the right of the line had retreated, and by delivering a rapid fire succeeded in checking the enemy until other troops came to the rescue.
