John P. Yount
Born: March 8, 1850 at Putnam County, Indiana
Home Town: Sacramento, California
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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 P. Yount, United States Army, for gallantry in action with Indians on 5 May 1871, while serving with Company F, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Whetstone Mountains, Arizona.