Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
John
Kilmartin
February 20, 1850

–

March 23, 1890

Cemetery:

Calvary Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    3d U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    May 5, 1871
    Date of Issue: November 13, 1871

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Kilmartin, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 5 May 1871, while serving with Company F, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Whetstone Mountains, Arizona Territory.