Ayers, John G.K. b. October 30, 1837 d. July 30, 1913 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Washlinaw County, Michigan, he served as a Private in Company H, 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in May 1861 at Pekin, Tazwell County, Illinois. He would go on to be awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 22, 1863. His citation simply reads "Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." On the day in question 150 men were called to volunteer to make a "forlorn hope" diversionary charge...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
b. October 30, 1837 d. July 30, 1913