John James-Washington D.C.
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Upper Wichita, TX on September 9-11, 1874. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C in Section K, Site 6991.
Waymark Code: WMYA4Y
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2018
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He was born in 1838 in Greater Manchester, England and died on May 23, 1902 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JAMES, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Corporal, 5th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Upper Wichita, Tex., 9-11 September 1874
• Date of issue: 23 April 1875
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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