John N. Opel

Private

1843 – 1925

Private John N. Opel served the U.S. Army. John was 81 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

5 May 1864 · At Wilderness, Va. · Private, Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry.

Capture of flag of 50th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

Awards & Decorations 1

Medal of Honor - Army May 5, 1864 · At Wilderness, Va. · Private, Company G, 7th Indiana Infantry.

Capture of flag of 50th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).

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