John P. Donaldson
Medal of Honor recipient
About John P. Donaldson
Lived 1842 – 1920 (aged 77). John P. Donaldson was an American.
John P. Donaldson (August 14, 1842 – January 7, 1920) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Donaldson received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia on April 9, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.
Biography Donaldson was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1842. He enlisted into the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on January 7, 1920, and his remains are interred at Mars Hill Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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John P. Donaldson was born on 14 August 1842 in Butler.
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John P. Donaldson died on 7 January 1920 in Floris.
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John P. Donaldson was American.
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