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About John Milton Whitehead
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Chaplain John Milton Whitehead, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 31 December 1862, while serving with 15th Indiana Infantry, in action at Stone River, Tennessee. Chaplain Whitehead went to the front during a desperate contest and unaided carried to the rear several wounded and helpless soldiers.
General Orders: Date of Issue: April 4, 1898
Action Date: December 31, 1862
Service: Army
Rank: Chaplain
Division: 15th Indiana Infantry
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John Milton Whitehead's Timeline
| 1823 |
March 6, 1823
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Wayne, Indiana, United States
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| 1909 |
March 8, 1909
Age 86
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Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, United States
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