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We remember John Nelson Merrill
We remember John Nelson Merrill
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1916
commission
Temporary
Source:9445021
15th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Honorary Captain
South Persia Rifles
Source:9445021
15th May 1916
1920
location
Depot of 11th US Cavalry at Presidio of Monterey, California
United States
military residence address
Source:3014155
6th November 1920
1927
discharge
Source:9445527
21st November 1927
awards
Silver Star - USA
Other War Service Award
Source:9445527
service
Other Empire Force
Captain
Indian Army
Source:3014155
service
Other Empire Force
Captain
Cavalry United States of America
Source:3014155
1972
death
San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
United States
Source:9445528
27th May 1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Nelson |
| Initials | JN |
| Last Name | Merrill |
| Source | 9445021 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depot of 11th US Cavalry at Presidio of Monterey, California | United States | military residence address | known 6th November 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Indian Army | Captain | |||
| Other Empire Force | Cavalry United States of America | Captain | |||
| British Army | South Persia Rifles | Temporary Honorary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Star - USA | Other War Service Award |
Media
Media
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Collar Disk of the US Army1917 Pattern Collar Disk. This would be worn on one side, and typically a collar disk with the branch of service badge would be worn on the other. Examples of these service badges can be seen here, reproduced from a US Army 1917 Manual http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GGgAAxGqJCQ/VJB1tqXbN2I/AAAAAAAAERI/IO-CoAOmaeQ/s1600/2456%2Busww1sigbbf.jpg
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Keith1947 | |
| U.S. Army Register 1966 | Keith1947 | |
| Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Collar Disk of the US Army | Keith1947 |
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