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First Name: John
Last Name: McLennon
Birthplace: Fort Belknap, Young County, TX, USA
Gender: Male
Branch: Army (1784 - present)
Home of Record: Fort Belknap, TX |
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Date of Birth: 1855
Date of Death: 14 May 1888
Rank: Corporal
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John McLennon
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Engagements: • Indian Wars (1775 - 1924) intermittent
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Biography:
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John McLennon
Corporal, U. S. Army
Medal Of Honor
GENERAL ORDERS:
Date of Issue: December 2, 1878
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Musician John McLennon, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 9 August 1877, while serving with Company A, 7th U.S. Infantry, in action at Big Hole, Montana.
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Origin of Nickname/Handle: |
Texas Exceptional Gallantry
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Honoree ID: 318522 |
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