James F. Ayers-Fort Riley, KS
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 03.870 W 096° 47.706
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Sappa Creek, KS on April 23, 1875. He is buried in Fort Riley Post Cemetery, Fort Riley, KS in Section F, Plot 27.
Waymark Code: WMY7JQ
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2018
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He was born in 1847 in Collinstown, VA and died on January 18, 1895 at Fort Riley, KS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: AYERS, JAMES F.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Sappa Creek, Kans., 23 April 1875
• Date of issue: 16 November 1876
Citation: Rapid pursuit, gallantry, energy, and enterprise in an engagement with Indians.
Armed Service: Army
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