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Nash, James J.

U.S. Army

Nash, James J.

Nash, James J.

ConflictSpanish American War

RankFirst Sergeant

Year of Action1898

Unit/Command10th U.S. Infantry, Company F

BirthplaceLouisville, Kentucky

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. Army Conflict: Spanish American War Year of Action: 1898

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