John Denny (Medal of Honor)
John Denny (c. 1846 – November 26, 1901) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
John Denny | |
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Sergeant John Denny | |
Born | c. 1846 Big Flats, New York, US |
Died | November 26, 1901 (aged 54–55) |
Place of burial | United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1867–1897 |
Rank | First Sergeant |
Unit | 9th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Indian Wars |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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