b. 25/08/1842 Fife, Scotland. d. 30/08/1917 Omaha, Nebraska.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 05/05/1871 Whetstone Mountains, Arizona.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. A Scottish immigrant who was born John Mott McMahan, he was issued the award under the name ‘John Mott’ on November 13, 1871, for his actions as a sergeant with Company F, 3rd US Cavalry, US Army, on May 5, 1871, at the Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory, while engaging with hostile Indian forces. He received the Medal on November 13, 1871.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantry in action.
BURIAL LOCATION: FOREST LAWN CEMETERY, OMAHA, NEBRASKA.
SECTION 11, LOT 265, GRAVE 2.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
