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Yes. He served in the Civil War with the 7th Kansas Cavalry.

The 7th Kansas Cavalry served in Tennessee and Northern Mississippi to protect the railroad from Corinth to Memphis. Late in 1863, many of the men's enlistment was expiring so the regiment needed to recruit more men. They returned to Leavenworth, Kansas where Bill Cody was spending his time gambling. He enlisted and the 7th Kansas Cavalry returned to West Tennessee.

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