John Kinsey
John Kinsey | |
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| Born | c. 1842 |
| Died | December 19, 1904 |
| Burial place | Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 21, Lot 1 |
| Other names | John McKenzie |
John Kinsey (c. 1842 – December 19, 1904), also known as John McKenzie, was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
Biography
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Kinsey was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania sometime during the early 1840s.[1][2] He served as corporal in Company B of the 45th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in the Union Army.[1] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 18, 1864.[1] His medal was issued on March 2, 1897.[2] He died in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 19, 1904.[1] He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis in Section 21, Lot 1.[1]
John Kinsey | |
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| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery and Arboretum, Section 21, Lot 1 39°49′12″N 86°10′37″W / 39.8200547°N 86.1769348°W |
Medal of Honor Citation
For extraordinary heroism on 18 May 1864, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Corporal Kinsey seized the colors, the Color Bearer having been shot, and with great gallantry succeeded in saving them from capture.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "John Kinsey | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c "John Kinsey - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.