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William Rankin

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Birthplace: Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA, United States
Death: February 02, 1916 (79-80)
Derry Township, Mifflin County, PA, United States
Managed by: Shirley Marie Caulk
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About William Rankin

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/william-rankin

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7220184/william-rankin

Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Farrier in the United States Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company F, 4th US Cavalry for action on September 29, 1872 at Red River, Texas. His citation reads "Gallantry in action with Indians."

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William Rankin's Timeline

1836
1836
Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA, United States
1916
February 2, 1916
Age 80
Derry Township, Mifflin County, PA, United States