John A. Kirkwood

1851 – 1930

John A. Kirkwood served the U.S. Army. John was 78 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

9 September 1876 · At Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory, 9 Septernber 1876. · Sergeant, Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry.

Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine.

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Medal of Honor - Army September 9, 1876 · At Slim Buttes, Dakota Territory, 9 Septernber 1876. · Sergeant, Company M, 3d U.S. Cavalry.

Bravely endeavored to dislodge some Sioux Indians secreted in a ravine.

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