Sergeant John P. Donaldson (August 14, 1842 to January 7, 1920) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Donaldson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia on 9 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1][2][3]
John P. Donaldson | |
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| Born | August 14, 1842 Butler, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 7, 1920 (aged 77) Floris, Iowa |
| Buried | Mars Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  4th Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Appomattox Courthouse |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editDonaldson was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on 14 August 1842. He enlisted into the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 7 January 1920 and his remains are interred at the Mars Hill Cemetery in Iowa.
Medal of Honor citation
editCapture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ a b "John P. Donaldson". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 December 2013.