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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

John M Kindig

Details
  • Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    63d Pennsylvania Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation

Capture of flag of 28th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.).

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Wilkins, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: December 6, 1864

    By Major General George G. Meade, at a review of the 2nd Army Corps Headquarters, Peebles' House, near Petersburg, Va.

  • Born: , East Liberty, Allegheny County, PA, United States
  • Died: December 17, 1869
  • Buried: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
 

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