John W. Menter

Sergeant

1840 – 1925

Sergeant John W. Menter served the U.S. Army. John was 84 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Sergeant

Medal of Honor

6 April 1865 · At Sailors Creek, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 5th Michigan Infantry.

Capture of flag.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1865 · At Sailors Creek, Va. · Sergeant, Company D, 5th Michigan Infantry.

Capture of flag.

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