James F. Ayers Military person

James F. Ayers (1847 – January 18, 1895) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 6th U.S. Cavalry during the Indian Wars. He was a participant in the Red River War and one of several men received the Medal of Honor for bravery fighting Indians at Sappa Creek, Kansas on April 23, 1875.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1847
Birth place
United States , Collinstown Virginia
Date of deathJanuary 18, 1895
Place of death
Fort Riley

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Medal of Honor
military operations
American Indian Wars
Red River War
military branch
United States Army
military unit
6th Cavalry Regiment
service start1875
service end1895

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