John Alexander Sutherland
Born: February 19, 1849 at Harrodsburg, Indiana
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Medal of Honor
American Indian Wars
U.S. Army
Date of Issue: July 24, 1869
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal John Alexander Sutherland, United States Army, for bravery in scouts and actions against Indians from August to October 1868, while serving with Company L, 8th U.S. Cavalry, in action in Arizona Territory.