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U.S. Army
Nihill, John
Nihill, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankSergeant
Year of Action1872
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
HometownNenagh
Citation

Fought and defeated 4 hostile Apaches located between him and his comrades.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1872

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