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	Texas Cavalry Service Medal
		Note: this is a Federal commemorative medal; it is not a medal produced under the authority of the State of Texas.
		It was awarded for military service in one of the two brigades of cavalry organized by the State of Texas under authority of the War Department between December 8, 1917, and November 11, 1918 (members of these units were not eligible for the World War I Victory Medal).
		The ribbon to the Texas Cavalry Service Medal consists of a field of yellow bisected by a white pinstripe edged in green.
	foxfall.com /fmc-tcsm.htm (366 words)

	Texas History Time Line
		Greenberry Logan, a free Negro, joins the Texas army and later fights in the battle at Coocepci6n and is wounded in the siege of the Bexar.
		The Texas prisoners from Coleto Creek are massacred at Goliad.
		Texas governor and U.S. senator W. Lee O'Daniel is born in Ohio.
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	Medal of Honor Recipients - World War II (A-F) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		After rendering invaluable service to the battalion commander in stemming the retreat, reorganizing the troops and extending the reverse position to the left, Maj. Bailey, despite a severe head wound, repeatedly led his troops in fierce hand-to-hand combat for a period of 10 hours.
		Citation: For extraordinary heroism, distinguished service, and conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty as commander of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3, in Philippine waters during the period 7 December 1941 to 10 April 1942.
		His zealous fighting spirit undiminished despite terrific casualties and the loss of most of his key officers, he again reorganized his troops for renewed attack against the enemy's main line of resistance and was directing the fire of the rocket platoon when he fell, critically wounded.
	www.army.mil /cmh-pg/mohiia1.htm (17656 words)

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		Nearly 400 Texas Army National Guard soldiers and some active-duty engineers are assisting local, state and federal aid workers this week as the nation's fourth-largest city dries out and begins assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Allison.
	www.hood.army.mil /21CAV/events.html (3785 words)

	The 1st Cavalry Division Association Homepage
		The Foundation of the 1st Cavalry Division Association, offers scholarships of $1,000 per year for up to four years to the children of 1st Cavalry Division troopers who have died or become totally and permanently disabled while serving in the Division in combat.
		Association members that are currently serving with the 1st Cavalry Division and their families are eligible to receive scholarship grants from the Foundation.
		The 1st Cavalry Division Association Museum Foundation is a charitable and educational activity established for the express intent of providing support to the 1st Cavalry Division Museum located at Fort Hood, Texas.
	www.1cda.org (432 words)

	Twentieth Century Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		Burkett, of County Derry, Ireland, was a candidate for Governor of Texas in 1898 and 1902.
		During the Texas Centennial in 1936, the materials from the original Old Stone Fort were used to construct a replica on the college campus.
		She returned to Texas in 1945 to preent her ideas for a permanent theater in the round, or what is now called arena seating.
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	Indian War Period Medal of Honor Recipients (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		Citation: Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him.
		Citation: Was gallant and meritorious throughout the campaigns, especially in the combat of October 15 and in the forced march on September 23, 24 and 25 to the relief of Forsyth's Scouts, who were known to be in danger of annihilation by largely superior forces of Indians.
		Citation: Lt. Emmet was in G Troop which was sent to relieve a detachment of soldiers under attack by hostile Apaches During a flank attack on the Indian camp, made to divert the hostiles Lt. Emmet and 5 of his men became surrounded when the Indians returned to defend their camp.
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	Handbook of Texas Online: NINTH UNITED STATES CAVALRY
		Since cavalry was needed badly on the turbulent Texas frontier, the Ninth was organized in great haste at Greenville, Louisiana.
		Early in the spring of 1867 the regiment was ordered to Texas, although few officers had reported for duty and the enlisted men had not been properly trained and disciplined.
		In cooperation with several infantry units, the cavalry was responsible for protecting and defending a vast region of West Texas, as well as hundreds of miles of Rio Grande frontier.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/NN/qln2.html (880 words)

	B Troop / 9th Cavalry Homepage
		The gold (yellow) is for the Cavalry and the blue is active service during the war with Spain.
		The Regiment served with the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam earning five campaign streamers and a Presidential Unit Citation After numerous inactivations, activations, and redesignations over the past fifty years, the cavalry troops of the 9th Cavalry Regiment are now being activated as Brigade Reconnaissance Troops across the Army in selected maneuver brigades.
		His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Armed Forces Expedition Ribbon with Arrowhead Device, the National Defense Service Medal and the Bronze Service Star for the Parachutist Badge.
	www.carson.army.mil /UNITS/3rdbct/0xxBTrp9Cav/brt.html (1043 words)

	BUFFALO SOLDIERS & INDIAN WARS
		He was assigned to Company D of the Tenth U.S. Cavalry and was discharged on May 18, 1872 at Ft. Sill, Indian Territory * as a private.
		When discharged at Fort Concho, Texas on June 6, 1877, Henry Parker was a sergeant, a member of the "Color Guard" with his character listed as "Excellent".
		It also recognized the military merits of fl soldiers by authorizing two segregated regiments of fl cavalry, the Ninth United States Cavalry and the Tenth United States Cavalry and the 24th, 25th, 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st Infantry Regiments.
	www.buffalosoldier.net (2602 words)

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		The Medal of Honor is the highest Medal of Honor Awarded by the Government of the United States of America.
		Recently, President Clinton belatedly awarded the medal to a number of fl WW2 vets.
		The 9th and 10th cavalrys were stationed at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
	www.aawar.net (1686 words)

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