| Birth: | 1846 | | Death: | Jun. 10, 1883 | 
Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army in Company F, 5th US Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on September 29, 1879 at Milk River, Colorado. His citation reads "Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service." (bio by: Don Morfe)
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Spouse:
Margaret G. Merrill (1856 - 1895)*
Children:
James Lord Merrill (1882 - 1941)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for John Merrill | | | Burial:
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoming, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Don Morfe
Record added: Aug 13, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7759146 |
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