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Indian Wars

John Merrill

Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry

At Milk River, Colo., 29 September 187'J. · Place not recorded

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Indian Wars
Home state
New York
Action
John Merrill, At Milk River, Colo., 29 September 187'J.

The citation

Official citation

Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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