John A. Kirkwood-Washington D.C.
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory on September 9, 1876. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery in Washington D.C. in Section L, Site 9102.
Waymark Code: WMYA9F
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2018
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He was born on October 21, 1851 in Pittsburgh, PA and died on May 10, 1930 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KIRKWOOD, JOHN A.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory, 9 Septernber 1876
• Date of issue: 16 October 1877
Citation: Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine.
Armed Service: Army
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