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John Huntsman entered active duty in the U.S. Army from the Kansas National Guard.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    36th Infantry

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1899

    Date of Issue: March 26, 1902

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John A. Huntsman, United States Army, for distinguished bravery and conspicuous gallantry in action against insurgents on 9 November 1899, while serving with Company E, 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Bamban, Luzon, Philippine Islands.