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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Mitchell Vanderslice, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 February 1865, while serving with Company D, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry, in action at Hatcher's Run, Virginia. Private Vanderslice was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.
General Orders: Date of Issue: September 1, 1893
Action Date: February 6, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company D
Division: 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry
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September 31, 1846
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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May 29, 1872
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1875 |
December 16, 1875
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Pennsylvania, United States
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1878 |
1878
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Pennsylvania, United States
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1915 |
March 12, 1915
Age 68
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Collegeville, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
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Saint James Perkiomen Church Cemetery, Evansburg, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
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