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Titus, Calvin Pearl
Titus, Calvin Pearl
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandCompany E, 14th U.S. Infantry
HometownVinton, Iowa
Citation

Gallant and daring conduct in the presence of his colonel and other officers and enlisted men of his regiment; was first to scale the wall of the city.

Branch: U.S. ArmyYear of Action: 1900

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