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About John Tribe
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Tribe, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 August 1862, while serving with Company G, 5th New York Cavalry, in action at Waterloo Bridge, Virginia. Private Tribe voluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire of the enemy.
General Orders: Date of Issue: June 11, 1895
Action Date: August 25, 1862
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company G
Division: 5th New York Cavalry
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John Tribe's Timeline
| 1841 |
December 4, 1841
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Tioga, New York, United States
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| 1917 |
December 4, 1917
Age 76
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Halsey Valley Cemetery, Halsey Valley, Tioga, New York, United States
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