James H. Turpin

First Sergeant

1846 – 1893

First Sergeant James H. Turpin served the U.S. Army. James was 47 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

First Sergeant

Medal of Honor

1 January 1872 · Arizona, 1872-74. · First Sergeant, Company L, 5th U.S. Cavalry.

Gallantry in actlons with Apaches.

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Medal of Honor - Army January 1, 1872 · Arizona, 1872-74. · First Sergeant, Company L, 5th U.S. Cavalry.

Gallantry in actlons with Apaches.

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First Sergeant

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