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John F. Weston

1845 – 1917
Medal of Honor - Army
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John F. Weston served the U.S. Army. John was 71 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
13 April 1865 · Near Wetumpka, Ala. · Major, 4th Kentucky Cavalry.

This officer, with a small detachment, while en route to destroy steamboats loaded with supplies for the enemy, was stopped by an unfordable river, but with 5 of his men swam the river, captured 2 leaky canoes, and ferried his men across. He then encountered and defeated the enemy, and on reaching Wetumpka found the steamers anchored in midstream. By a ruse obtained possession of a boat, with which he reached the steamers and demanded and received their surrender.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 13, 1865 · Near Wetumpka, Ala. · Major, 4th Kentucky Cavalry.
This officer, with a small detachment, while en route to destroy steamboats loaded with supplies for the enemy, was stopped by an unfordable river, but with 5 of his men swam the river, captured 2 leaky canoes, and ferried his men across. He then encountered and defeated the enemy, and on reaching Wetumpka found the steamers anchored in midstream. By a ruse obtained possession of a boat, with which he reached the steamers and demanded and received their surrender.
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