Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John F Rowalt
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 14, 1869
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Lynx Creek, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action with Indians.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 3, 1870
- Born: 1847, Belleville, Richland County, OH, United States
- Died: November 7, 1875, Covington, KY, US
- Buried: Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, KY, US