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