John P. Donaldson
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BornAugust 14, 1842
DiedJanuary 7, 1920 (aged 77)
Floris, Iowa, US
Buried
Mars Hill Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaJohn P. Donaldson | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 14, 1842 |
| Died | January 7, 1920 (aged 77) Floris, Iowa, US |
| Buried | Mars Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  4th Pennsylvania Cavalry |
| Conflicts | Battle of Appomattox Courthouse |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
John P. Donaldson (August 14, 1842 – January 7, 1920) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Donaldson received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia on April 9, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[1][2][3]
Donaldson was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1842. He enlisted into the 4th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He died on January 7, 1920, and his remains are interred at Mars Hill Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa.
