John C. Black

1839 – 1915

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John C. Black served the U.S. Army. John was 76 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

7 December 1862 · At Prairie Grove, Ark. · Lieutenant Colonel, 37th Illinois Infantry.

Gallantly charged the position of the enemy at the head of his regiment, after 2 other regiments had been repulsed and driven down the hill, and captured a battery; was severely wounded.

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Medal of Honor - Army December 7, 1862 · At Prairie Grove, Ark. · Lieutenant Colonel, 37th Illinois Infantry.

Gallantly charged the position of the enemy at the head of his regiment, after 2 other regiments had been repulsed and driven down the hill, and captured a battery; was severely wounded.

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