John J. Given-San Antonio, TX
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Don.Morfe
N 29° 25.278 W 098° 28.020
14R E 551702 N 3254781
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wichita River, TX on July 12, 1870. He was killed in action and his remains were never recovered. He has a cenotaph marker in San Antonio National Cemetery in Section MA, Site 88.
Waymark Code: WMYBDX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2018
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He was born in 1840 in Daviess County, KY and died on July 12, 1870 in Jack County TX. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *GIVEN, JOHN J.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company K, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wichita River, Tex., 12 July 1870
• Entered service at: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Date of issue: 25 August 1870
Citation: Bravery in action.
Armed Service: Army
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