John G. K. Ayers

1837 – 1913

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John G. K. Ayers served the U.S. Army. John was 75 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Entered service at. Pekin, Tazwell County, Ill. · Private, Company H, 8th Missouri Infantry

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

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Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. Entered service at. Pekin, Tazwell County, Ill. · Private, Company H, 8th Missouri Infantry

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

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