Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John G Merritt
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
1st Minnesota Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21, 1861
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bull Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort Snelling, St. Paul County, Minnesota
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 1, 1880
- Born: October 31, 1837, New York, NY, United States
- Died: December 17, 1892, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Congressional Cemetery (72-359) , Washington, DC, United States