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U.S. Army
Merrill, John Mitchell
Merrill, John Mitchell

ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1879
Unit/Command5th U.S. Cavalry, Company F
HometownNew York

Citation

Though painfully wounded, he remained on duty and rendered gallant and valuable service.

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