John Denny-Washington D.C.
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Las Animas Canyon, NM on September 18, 1879. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section K, Site 7020.
Waymark Code: WMY8KC
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2018
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He was born in 1846 in Big Flats, NY and died on November 28, 1901 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DENNY, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company C, 9th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Las Animas Canyon, N. Mex., 18 September 1879
• Entered service at: 1867 Elmira, N.Y.
• Date of issue: 27 November 1891
Citation: Removed a wounded comrade, under a heavy fire, to a place of safety.
Armed Service: Army
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