Andrew J. Weaher AKA Andrew J. Weaber-Phoenix, AZ
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 33° 27.162 W 112° 06.588
12S E 396857 N 3702025
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action in the vicinity of the Black Mountains, AZ from August 13, to October 31, 1868. He served in the military as an alias, Andrew J. Weaher. His true name was Andrew J. Weaber. He is buried in Geenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ in Section FL, Block 1, Tier 2, Space 15.
Waymark Code: WMYJBF
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2018
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He was born on May 22, 1842 in Philadelphia, PA and died on August 27, 1920 in Phoenix, AZ. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WEAHER, ANDREW J.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Arizona, August to October 1868
• Date of issue: 24 July 1869
Citation: Bravery m scouts and actions against Indians.
Armed Service: Army
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