Cornelius Donavan AKA Cornelius Donovan-Washington D.C.
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Agua Fria River, AZ on August 25, 1869. His military last name was Donavan and his true burial last name was Donovan. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section K, Site 6721.
Waymark Code: WMY8QJ
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
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He was born in 1839 in County Cork, Ireland and died on July 20, 1895 in Washington, D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DONAVAN, CORNELIUS
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company E, 8th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Agua Fria River, Ariz., 25 August 1869
• Date of issue: 3 March 1870
Citatation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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