John Crist MOH

b. 1845 Baltimore, Maryland. d. ?

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 26/11/1869 Arizona.

Indian Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Company L, 8th US Cavalry. He entered the service in Baltimore, MD. He was awarded the CMOH for action in Arizona on November 26, 1869. His citation reads “Gallantry in action.” He was presented with his Medal on 3 March 1870.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.