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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

John Mitchell Merrill

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    5th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: September 29, 1879
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Milk River, Colorado, USA
Citation
Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 7, 1880
  • Born: 1846, New York, NY, United States
  • Died: June 10, 1883, Fort D.A. Russell, WY, United States
  • Buried: Olivet Catholic Cemetery (PM) (1-9-11), Cheyenne, WY, United States
 

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