James W. Huff-New Port Richey, FL
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Don.Morfe
N 28° 16.356 W 082° 42.558
17R E 332348 N 3128585
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action during the Winter of 1872-73 in Arizona. He is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, New Port Richey, FL.
Waymark Code: WMY9QE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2018
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He was born on February 7, 1840 in Washington, PA and died on November 30, 1927 in New Port Ritchey, FL. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HUFF, JAMES W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 1st U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Winter of 1872-73
• Entered service at: Vanburan, Pa.
• Date of issue: 12 April 1875
Citation: Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.
Armed Service: Army
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