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John Francis O'Sullivan
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John Francis O'Sullivan

Birth
County Kerry, Ireland
Death
19 May 1907 (aged 56–57)
New York County, New York, USA
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San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA
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Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company I, 4th US Cavalry. In the Muchague Valley of Texas, December 8, 1874, Private O'Sullivan was part of a squad in pursuit a ten Indians. When the Indians dismounted and took up positions to fire on the soldiers, Private O'Sullivan fought valiantly until only one enemy warrior remained and then unsuccessfully gave chase. For heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company I, 4th US Cavalry. In the Muchague Valley of Texas, December 8, 1874, Private O'Sullivan was part of a squad in pursuit a ten Indians. When the Indians dismounted and took up positions to fire on the soldiers, Private O'Sullivan fought valiantly until only one enemy warrior remained and then unsuccessfully gave chase. For heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Margaret Gernon
  • Added: Jul 24, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6631991/john_francis-o'sullivan: accessed ), memorial page for John Francis O'Sullivan (1850–19 May 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6631991, citing Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.