About John Merrill
Lived 1846 – 1883 (aged 36–37). John Merrill was an American military personnel.
John Mitchell Merrill (July 4,1846 Queens, New York – June 10, 1883 Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming) was an American soldier from New York City and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for service during the Indian Wars.
Sergeant Merrill served in the 5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F. At the battle of Milk Creek, 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" while being besieged by Ute warriors in a wagon corral for 5 days.
The Medal of Honor was officially presented in a ceremony on June 7, 1880.
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Who was John Merrill?
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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John Merrill was born in 1846 in New York.
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John Merrill died on 10 June 1883.
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John Merrill was a military personnel.
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John Merrill was American.
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