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U.S. Army
James, John
James, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1874
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry, Company I
HometownManchester
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1874

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