Francis W Lohnes AKA Francis W Lohnas-Falls City, NE
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 07.848 W 095° 38.460
15T E 274982 N 4445618
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Gilmans Ranch, NE on May 12, 1865. He served in the military under an alias, Francis W. Lohnes. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Falls City, NE.
Waymark Code: WMYAVG
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2018
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He was born n 1840 in Oneida County, NY and died on September 18, 1889 in Shubert, NE. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: LOHNES, FRANCIS W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 1st Nebraska Veteran Cavalry
• Place and date: At Gilmans Ranch, Nebr., 12 May 1865
• Date of issue: 24 July 1865
Citation: Gallantry in defending Government property against Indians.
Armed Service: Army
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