Jeptha L. Lytton-Washington D.C.
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Fort Hartsuff, NE on April 28, 1876. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section M, Site 9370.
Waymark Code: WMYB3J
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2018
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He was born on November 18, 1849 in Lawrence County, IN and died on December 27, 1932 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LYTTON, JEPTHA L.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 23d U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: Near Fort Hartsuff, Nebr., 28 April 1876
• Date of issue: 26 August 1876
Citation: Gallantry in charge on hostile Sioux.
Armed Service: Army
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