John S. Lawton-San Francisco, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 48.054 W 122° 27.864
10S E 547151 N 4183859
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Milk River CO on September 29, 1879. He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery in Section WS, Site 1392.
Waymark Code: WMYAKZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2018
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He was born on May 13, 1858 in Bristol, RI and died on June 12, 1909 in San Francisco, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LAWTON, JOHN S.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company D, 5th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Milk River, Colo., 29 September 1879
• Bristol, R.l. Date of issue: 7 June 1880
Citation: Coolness and steadiness under fire; volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
Armed Service: Army
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