John M. Merrill-Cheyenne, WY
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Milk River, CO on September 29, 1879 He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Cheyenne, WY in Block 12, Lot 11.
Waymark Code: WMYBRN
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2018
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He was born in 1846 in Manhattan, NY and died on June 10, 1883 in Cheyenne, WY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MERRILL, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Milk River, Colo., 29 September 1879.
• Date of issue: 7 June 1880
Citation: Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service.
Armed Service: Army
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