Thomas Shaw

1846 – 1895

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Thomas Shaw served the U.S. Army. Thomas was 49 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

12 August 1881 · At Carrizo Canyon, N. Mex. · Sergeant, Company K, 9th U.S. Cavalry.

Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command.

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Medal of Honor - Army August 12, 1881 · At Carrizo Canyon, N. Mex. · Sergeant, Company K, 9th U.S. Cavalry.

Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command.

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