Leroy H. Vokes-Fredericksburg, IA
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Loupe Fork, Platte River, NE on April 26, 1872. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, IA in Section C, Row 20, Lot 114.
Waymark Code: WMYJ85
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2018
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He was born on November 12, 1849 in Lake County, IL and died on June 11, 1924 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: VOKES, LEROY H.
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company B, 3d U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Loupe Fork, Platte River, Nebr., 26 April 1872
• Date of issue: 22 May 1872
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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