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Cornelius Donavan

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Cornelius Donavan

Birth
County Cork, Ireland
Death
20 Jul 1895 (aged 55–56)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Plot
Section K, Site 6721
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Cornelius Donovan. He entered the US Army in New York, New York. He served as a Sergeant in Company E, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action at the Aqua Fria River, Arizona Territory on March 3, 1870. His citation reads "Gallantry in action."
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Cornelius Donovan. He entered the US Army in New York, New York. He served as a Sergeant in Company E, 8th US Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action at the Aqua Fria River, Arizona Territory on March 3, 1870. His citation reads "Gallantry in action."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Jun 17, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38450983/cornelius-donavan: accessed ), memorial page for Cornelius Donavan (1839–20 Jul 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38450983, citing US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.