John Kilmartin AKA John Gilmartin-Toledo, OH
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Whetstone Mountains, AZ on May 5, 1871. His name in the military was John Kilmartin and his true name was John Gilmartin. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, OH in Section 11, Lot 7.
Waymark Code: WMYA9C
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2018
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He was born on February 20, 1850 in Montreal, Canada and died on March 23, 1890 in Toledo, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KILMARTIN, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 3d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Whetstone Mountains, Ariz., 5 May 1871
• Date of issue: 13 November 1871
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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