John B. Kinne-Aberdeen, WA
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Don.Morfe
N 46° 59.664 W 123° 47.964
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action near San Isidro, Philippine Islands on May 16, 1889. His remains are in Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA in their Mausoleum, Site E-1.
Waymark Code: WMY4GC
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2018
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He was born on December 3, 1877 in Beloit, WI and died on July 19, 1954 in Aberdeen, WA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KINNE, JOHN B.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 1st North Dakota Infantry
• Place and date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1889
• Entered service at: Fargo, N. Dak.
• Date of issue: 17 May 1906
Citation. With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
Armed Service: Army
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