John A. Poppe-Cincinnati, OH
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 10.470 W 084° 31.908
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Milk River, CO from September 29 to October 5, 1879. He is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH in Section 62, Lot A-37.
Waymark Code: WMYE9X
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2018
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He was born IN 1856 and died on January 16, 1926 in Cincinnati, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: POPPE, JOHN A.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Milk River, Colo., 29 September to S October 1879
• Date of issue: 27 January 1880
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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