John P. Donaldson
Medal of honor recipient
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| Intro | Medal of honor recipient | |
| was | Military leader | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 14 August 1842, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. | |
| Death | 7 January 1920Floris, Davis County, Iowa, U.S.A. (aged 77 years) | |
| Star sign | Leo |
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Sergeant John P. Donaldson (August 14, 1842 to January 7, 1920) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Donaldson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia on 9 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.
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Donaldson was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on 14 August 1842. He enlisted into the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on 7 January 1920 and his remains are interred at the Mars Hill Cemetery in Iowa.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of flag of 4th Virginia Cavalry (Confederate States of America).