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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

John Raerick

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    Company L,
    8th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: October 14, 1869
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Lynx Creek, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action with Indians.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 3, 1870
  • Born: 1844, Baden, Germany
  • Died: July 17, 1902, Falmouth, KY, United States
  • Buried: Bethel Cemetery, Falmouth, KY, United States
 

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