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U.S. Army
Turpin, James H.
Turpin, James H.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company L, 5th U.S. Cavalry
HometownEaston, Massachusetts
Citation

Gallantry in actlons with Apaches.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

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