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U.S. Army
Shingle, John Henry
Shingle, John Henry
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/Command3rd U.S. Cavalry, Troop I
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

Gallantry in action.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

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