U.S. Army
John Sterling Lawton
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company D
BirthplaceBristol, Rhode Island
Citation
Coolness and steadiness under fire; volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
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