John Donaldson-Ottumwa, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 53.970 W 092° 21.438
15T E 554134 N 4527799
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Appomattox Courthouse, VA on April 9, 1865. He is buried in Mars Hill Church Cemetery, Ottumwa, IA next the church building.
Waymark Code: WMYYB8
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2018
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He was born on August 14, 1842 in Butler County, PA and died on January 7, 1920 in Dubuque, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DONALDSON, JOHN
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company L, 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry
• Place and date: At Appomattox Courthouse, Va., 9 April 1865
• Date of issue: 3 May 1865
Citation: Capture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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