John Skinner

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Rescued a wounded soldier who lay under a close and heavy fire during the assault on the Modoc stronghold after 2 soldiers had unsuccessfully attempted to make the rescue and both had been wounded in doing so.

Rank: Contract Surgeon
Conflicts: Indian War Campaigns
Organization: U.S. Army

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