Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John Alexander Sutherland
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 22, 1868
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicinity of the Black Mountains, Arizona, USA
Citation
Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 24, 1869
- Born: February 19, 1849, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, IN, United States
- Died: December 2, 1891, El Reno, OK, United States
- Buried: El Reno Cemetery (PM) (34), El Reno, OK, United States