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U.S. Army
Starkins, John H.
Starkins, John H.
ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1863
Unit/Command34th New York Battery
HometownGreat Neck, New York
Citation

Brought off his piece without losing a man.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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