John C. Matthews

1845 – 1934

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John C. Matthews served the U.S. Army. John was 89 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient John C. Matthews

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Corporal, Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.

Voluntarily took the colors, whose bearer had been disabled, and, although himself severely wounded, carried the same until the enemy's works were taken.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 2, 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Corporal, Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.

Voluntarily took the colors, whose bearer had been disabled, and, although himself severely wounded, carried the same until the enemy's works were taken.

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