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William Rankin

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William Rankin

Birth
Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
2 Feb 1916 (aged 79–80)
Derry Township, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA
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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."
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."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 28, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7220184/william-rankin: accessed ), memorial page for William Rankin (1836–2 Feb 1916), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7220184, citing Saint Marks Cemetery, Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.