John S. Lawton
Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Awarded for action at Milk River, Colo.
September 29, 1879

Coolness and steadiness under fire; volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.
Coolness and steadiness under fire; volunteered to accompany a small detachment on a very dangerous mission.