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Jacob Widmer

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Jacob Widmer

Birth
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death
5 Jul 1880 (aged 34–35)
Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Plot
Section G, site 3529
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Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany, he served during the wars with the Plains Indians as a 1st Sergeant in Company D, 5th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Milk River Colorado on September 29, 1879. His citation reads simply “Volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission”. His medal was awarded to him on May 4, 1880.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Germany, he served during the wars with the Plains Indians as a 1st Sergeant in Company D, 5th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Milk River Colorado on September 29, 1879. His citation reads simply “Volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission”. His medal was awarded to him on May 4, 1880.

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Medal of Honor; 1st Sergeant, Company D, 5 U.S. Cavalry, Indian Wars

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  • Added: Aug 30, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12018/jacob-widmer: accessed ), memorial page for Jacob Widmer (1845–5 Jul 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 12018, citing Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.