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James H. Turpin

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James H. Turpin

Birth
Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
30 May 1893 (aged 46–47)
Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA
Burial
Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA
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Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the US Army, Company L, 5th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in the Arizona Territory during 1872-74. His citation reads "Gallantry in actions with Apaches."
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Sergeant in the US Army, Company L, 5th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in the Arizona Territory during 1872-74. His citation reads "Gallantry in actions with Apaches."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jan 25, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7117350/james_h-turpin: accessed ), memorial page for James H. Turpin (1846–30 May 1893), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7117350, citing Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.