Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Henry Cook
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
119th Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 9, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, USA
Citation
During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Quincy, Adams County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 19, 1890
- Born: July 19, 1840, London
- Died: July 22, 1916
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (PM) (104-12485), Bronx, NY
Photo Gallery
