| Birth: | Aug. 23, 1823 | | Death: | Aug. 27, 1898 | 
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a First Lieutenant in Company L, 9th New York Cavalry for action on May 11, 1864 at Yellow Tavern, Virginia and on May 27, 1864 at Hanovertown, Virginia. His citation reads "Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, VA.; 11 May 1864, by which 90 prisoners were captured. On 27 May 1864, in a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy and a personal encounter, captured his opponent." (bio by: Don Morfe)
Search Amazon for John Rutherford | | | Burial:
Brookside Cemetery
Waddington
St. Lawrence County
New York, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Don Morfe
Record added: Jan 18, 2004
Find A Grave Memorial# 8291660 |
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