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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

John Gray

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Musician)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    5th Ohio Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: June 9, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Port Republic, Virginia, USA
Citation
Mounted an artillery horse of the enemy and captured a brass six-pound piece in the face of the enemy's fire and brought it to the rear.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: March 14, 1864
  • Born: 1836, Dundee, Scotland
  • Died:
 

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