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Lawton, John Sterling

U.S. Army

Lawton, John Sterling

Lawton, John Sterling

ConflictIndian Campaigns

Year of Action1879

Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company D

HometownBristol, Rhode Island

Citation

Coolness and steadiness under fire; volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Indian Campaigns Year of Action: 1879

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