SERG. JOHN DONALDSON MEDAL OF HONOR GRAVE STONE
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.
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Medal of Honor Grave Stones Type II
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Cemetery
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CIVIL WAR
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