John W. Comfort
Military Person
1844 – 1893
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Who was John W. Comfort?
John W. Comfort was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who fought during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars from 1861 until his retirement in 1892. He was a member of the 4th U.S. Cavalry during the Texas–Indian Wars and, while battling the Kiowa and Commanche in the Staked Plains in November 1874, killed an Indian in armed combat. He was one of several soldiers cited for bravery in this battle and received the Medal of Honor the following year.
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- Born
- 1844
Philadelphia - Also known as
- John Comfort
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Nov 29, 1893
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on July 23, 2013
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