United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John Coughlin
1837 – 1912
John Coughlin served the U.S. Army. John was 75 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
9 May 1864 · At Swifts Creek, Va. · Lieutenant Colonel, 10th New Hampshire Infantry.
During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his regiment forward and interposed a line of battle between the advancing enemy and Hunt's Battery, repulsing the attack and saving the guns.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
During a sudden night attack upon Burnham's Brigade, resulting in much confusion, this officer, without waiting for orders, led his regiment forward and interposed a line of battle between the advancing enemy and Hunt's Battery, repulsing the attack and saving the guns.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
2
Grave
936-WS
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