Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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.
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