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U.S. Army · United States 
John H. Cook
1840 – 1916
John H. Cook served the U.S. Army. John was 76 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
9 April 1864 · At Pleasant Hill, La. · Sergeant, Company A, 119th Illinois Infantry.
During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
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