John G. Merritt

1837 – 1892

John G. Merritt served the U.S. Army. John was 55 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

21 July 1861 · At Bull Run, Va. · Sergeant, Company K, 1st Minnesota Infantry.

Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 21, 1861 · At Bull Run, Va. · Sergeant, Company K, 1st Minnesota Infantry.

Gallantry in action; was wounded while capturing flag in advance of his regiment.

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