Rank Sergeant | Name John Merrill | |
Died June 10, 1883 (aged 36–37) Place of burial Olivet Catholic Cemetery Cheyenne, Wyoming Allegiance United States of America Unit Company F, 5th U.S. Cavalry | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
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.
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.
Merrill is buried in Olivet Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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