| 词条 | John Merrill (Medal of Honor) |
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|name= John Merrill |birth_date= 1846 |death_date= June 10, {{death year and age|1883|1846}} |birth_place= New York |death_place= |placeofburial= Olivet Catholic Cemetery Cheyenne, Wyoming |placeofburial_label= Place of burial |image= |caption= |nickname= |allegiance= United States of America |branch= United States Army |serviceyears= |rank=Sergeant |commands= |unit=Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry |battles=Indian Wars |awards=Medal of Honor |laterwork= }}John Mitchell Merrill (1846 – June 10, 1883) was an American soldier from New York and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for service during the Indian Wars.[1] Sergeant Merrill served in the 5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F. At Milk River, Colorado on September 29, 1879, his conduct was exemplary. He earned special commendation because, although painfully wounded, "he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service." The Medal of Honor was officially presented in a ceremony on June 7, 1880.[1] Merrill is buried in Olivet Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[2] See also{{Portal|Biography|United States Army}}
Notes1. ^1 {{cite web |publisher = United States Army Center of Military History |title = Medal of Honor citations |work = Medal of Honor recipients: Indian Wars Period |date = August 3, 2009 |url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/indianwars.html |accessdate = July 1, 2010}} 2. ^Homeofheroes.com John Merrill External links
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