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U.S. Army · United States 
James Lowthers
1852
James Lowthers served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
23 April 1875 · At Sappa Creek, Kans. · Private, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
With S other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With S other men he waded in mud and water up the creek to a position directly behind an entrenched Cheyenne position, who were using natural bank pits to good advantage against the main column. This surprise attack from the enemy rear broke their resistance.
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