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John S. Kountz
U.S. ARMY
John S. Kountz
Rank:
MUSICIAN
Conflict/Era:
U.S. CIVIL WAR
Unit/Command:
COMPANY G, 37TH OHIO INFANTRY
Military Service Branch:
U.S. ARMY
Medal of Honor Action Date:
NOVEMBER 25, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place:
MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE
Citation:
Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.
Additional Information:
Awarded Posthumously:
NO
Born:
MARCH 25, 1845, MAUMEE, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO
Died:
JUNE 14, 1909
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