John Kilmartin MOH

b. 20/02/1850 Montreal, Quebec, Canada. d. 23/03/1890 Toledo, Ohio.

DATE OF MOH ACTION: 05/05/1871 Whetstone Mountains, Arizona.

Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was John Gilmartin. He served as a Private in the United States Army in Company F, 3d U.S. Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 5, 1871 at Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory. His citation reads “Gallantry in action.” He was presented with the Medal on November 13, 1871.

 

MOH CITATION:

Gallantry in action.

 

BURIAL LOCATION: CALVARY CEMETERY, TOLEDO, OHIO.

SECTION 11, LOT 7.

LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.