John M. Kindig-Pittsburgh, PA
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Spotsylvania, VA on May 12, 1864. His marker spells his last name as Kendig. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA in Section 33 (GAR), Lot 32, Grave 32.
Waymark Code: WMZD35
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2018
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He was born in 1844 in East Liberty, PA and died on September 17, 1869. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KINDIG, JOHN M.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 63d Pennsylvania Infantry
• Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864
• Date of issue: 1 December 1864
Citation: Capture of flag of 28th North Carolina Infantry. (C.S.A.).
Armed Service: Army
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