Doolen, William b. 1841 d. September 14, 1895 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was William Dolan. He served as a Coal Heaver in the Union Navy. His citation reads "On board the USS Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Although knocked down and seriously wounded in the head, Doolen refused to leave his station as shot and shell passed. Calm and courageous, he rendered gallant service throughout the prolonged battle, which resulted in...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe) Mount Olivet Cemetery, Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, USA Plot: Block 1, Row 6, Lot 15
Merrill, John Mitchell b. 1846 d. June 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) Mount Olivet Cemetery, Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, USA
b. 1841 d. September 14, 1895