John Kirk
Born: November 20, 1846 at York, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Date of Issue: August 25, 1870
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant John Kirk, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 12 July 1870, while serving with Company L, 6th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Wichita River, Texas.
