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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

John Mott

Details
  • Also Known As: McMahon, John Mott
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    3d U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 5, 1871
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: November 13, 1871
  • Born: August 25, 1842, Fifeshire, Scotland
  • Died: August 30, 1917, Omaha, NE, United States
  • Buried: Forest Lawn Mmemorial Park Cemetery (11-265), Omaha, NE, United States
 

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