Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John S Kountz
Details
- 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, USA
Citation
Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 13, 1895
- Born: March 25, 1845, Maumee, Lucas County, OH, United States
- Died: June 14, 1909
- Buried: Calvary Cemetery (PM) (11-12), Toledo, OH, United States