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U.S. Army · United States 
John Durham
1843 – 1918
John Durham served the U.S. Army. John was 74 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
8 October 1862 · At Perryville, Ky. · Sergeant, Company F, 1st Wisconsin Infantry.
Seized the flag of his regiment when the color sergeant was shot and advanced with the flag midway between the lines, amid a shower of shot, shell, and bullets, until stopped by his commanding officer.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Seized the flag of his regiment when the color sergeant was shot and advanced with the flag midway between the lines, amid a shower of shot, shell, and bullets, until stopped by his commanding officer.
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