SERG. JOHN DONALDSON MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE

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SGT. JOHN DONALDSON OF THE 4TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CAPTURING THE FLAG OF THE 14TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY AT APPOMATTOX COURTHOUSE, VIRGINIA ON APRIL 9, 1865. THE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY ATTACKED, ATTEMPTING TO REACH A SUPPLY DEPOT. THE ATTACK FAILED AND GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO CHANCE FOR SUCCESS AND HE SURRENDERED HIS ARMY LATER ON THIS HISTORIC DAY.

Location

Address: MARS HILL CEMETERY-100TH AVENUE
City: OTTUMWA
State:
Zip Code: 52501

Details

Memorial Type: Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
Access: Cemetery
Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR
Year Dedicated:
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