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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

John Kirk

Details
  • Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Sergeant Major)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company L,
    6th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 12, 1870
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Wichita River, Texas, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Medal of Honor Recipient John Kirk
Medal of Honor Recipient John Kirk
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: August 25, 1870
  • Born: November 20, 1846, York, York County, PA, United States
  • Died: March 2, 1920, New Cumberland, PA, United States
  • Buried: Mount Olivet Cemetery (MH) (A-74-1), New Cumberland, PA, United States
 

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