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DeSwan, John Francis
DeSwan, John Francis
Year of Action1898
Unit/Command21st U.S. Infantry, Company H
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

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

Branch: U.S. ArmyYear of Action: 1898

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