John Merrill (Medal of Honor)

This article is about the American soldier. For other people with the same name, see John Merrill (disambiguation).
John Merrill
Bornc. 1846
Manhattan, New York
DiedJune 10, 1883 (aged 36–37)
Place of burial
Olivet Catholic Cemetery Cheyenne, Wyoming
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
RankSergeant
UnitCompany F, 5th U.S. Cavalry
Battles / warsIndian Wars
AwardsMedal of Honor

John Mitchell Merrill (c. 1846 – June 10, 1883) was an American soldier from New York City and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for service during the Indian Wars.[1]

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.[1]

Merrill is buried in Olivet Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Medal of Honor citations". Medal of Honor recipients: Indian Wars Period. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on August 3, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
  2. ^ Homeofheroes.com John Merrill