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About Jacob Widmer
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Jacob Widmer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 September 1879, while serving with Company D, 5th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Milk River, Colorado. First Sergeant Widmer volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
General Orders: Date of Issue: May 4, 1880
Action Date: September 29, 1879
Service: Army
Rank: First Sergeant
Company: Company D
Division: 5th U.S. Cavalry
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Jacob Widmer's Timeline
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1845
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Wurttemberg, Germany
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July 5, 1880
Age 35
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Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
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