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John H. Haight

1841 – 1917
Medal of Honor - Army

John H. Haight served the U.S. Army. John was 75 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient John H. Haight
Medal of Honor Recipient John H. Haight
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
29 August 1861 · At Williamsburg, Va., 5 May 1862. At Bristol Station, Va., 27 August 1862. At Manassas, Va., 29-30 August 1862. · Sergeant, Company G, 72d New York Infantry.

At Williamsburg, Va., voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade off the field in the face of a large force of the enemy; in doing so was himself severely wounded and taken prisoner. Went into the fight at Bristol Station, Va., although severely disabled. At Manassas, volunteered to search the woods for the wounded.

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Medal of Honor - Army August 29, 1861 · At Williamsburg, Va., 5 May 1862. At Bristol Station, Va., 27 August 1862. At Manassas, Va., 29-30 August 1862. · Sergeant, Company G, 72d New York Infantry.
At Williamsburg, Va., voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade off the field in the face of a large force of the enemy; in doing so was himself severely wounded and taken prisoner. Went into the fight at Bristol Station, Va., although severely disabled. At Manassas, volunteered to search the woods for the wounded.
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