John Kirk-New Cumberland, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Wichita River TX on July 12, 1870. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Cumberland, PA in Section A, Lot 74.
Waymark Code: WMYA9E
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2018
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He was born on November 20, 1846 in York, PA and died on March 2, 1920 in New Cumberland, PA. He attained the rank of Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KIRK, JOHN
• Rank and organization: First Sergeant, Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Wichita River, Tex., 12 July 1870
• Date of issue: 25 August 1870
Citation: Gallantry in action.
Armed Service: Army
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