United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John O. Skinner
1845 – 1932
John O. Skinner served the U.S. Army. John was 87 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
17 January 1873 · At Lava Beds, Oreg. · Contract Surgeon, U.S. Army.
Rescued a wounded soldier who lay under a close and heavy fire during the assault on the Modoc stronghold after 2 soldiers had unsuccessfully attempted to make the rescue and both had been wounded in doing so.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Rescued a wounded soldier who lay under a close and heavy fire during the assault on the Modoc stronghold after 2 soldiers had unsuccessfully attempted to make the rescue and both had been wounded in doing so.
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