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U.S. Army
Sheppard, Charles
Sheppard, Charles
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command5th U.S. Infantry, Company A
HometownRocky Hill, Connecticut
Citation

Bravery in action with Sioux.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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