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John A. Kirkwood

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John A. Kirkwood

Birth
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
10 May 1930 (aged 78)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Plot
Section L-9102
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a sergeant in the US Army in Company M, 3rd US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Slim Butts, Dakota Territory on September 9, 1876. His citation reads "Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine."
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a sergeant in the US Army in Company M, 3rd US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Slim Butts, Dakota Territory on September 9, 1876. His citation reads "Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 10, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7174422/john_a-kirkwood: accessed ), memorial page for John A. Kirkwood (29 Oct 1851–10 May 1930), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7174422, citing US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.