James Dowling-Washington D.C.
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action in Arizona from August to October 1868. He is buried in U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, Washington D.C. in Section J, Site 6352.
Waymark Code: WMY8TB
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2018
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He was born in August 1846 in County Meath, Ireland and died on December 26, 1891 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DOWLING, JAMES
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: Arizona, August to October 1868
• Entered service at: Cleveland, Ohio
• Date of issue: 24 July 1869
Citation: Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.
Armed Service: Army
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