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John M. Deane

1840 – 1914
Medal of Honor - Army

John M. Deane served the U.S. Army. John was 74 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
25 March 1865 · At Fort Stedman, Va. · Major, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.

This officer, observing an abandoned gun within Fort Haskell, called for volunteers, and under a heavy fire, worked the gun until the enemy's advancing line was routed.

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Medal of Honor - Army March 25, 1865 · At Fort Stedman, Va. · Major, 29th Massachusetts Infantry.
This officer, observing an abandoned gun within Fort Haskell, called for volunteers, and under a heavy fire, worked the gun until the enemy's advancing line was routed.
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