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U.S. Army
Cummins, Andrew Johnson
Cummins, Andrew Johnson
Year of Action1898
Unit/Command10th U.S. Infantry, Company F
HometownAlexandria, Indiana
Citation

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.

Branch: U.S. ArmyYear of Action: 1898

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