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U.S. Army · United States 
John M. Farquhar
1832 – 1918
John M. Farquhar served the U.S. Army. John was 86 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
31 December 1862 · At Stone River, Tenn. · Sergeant Major, 89th Illinois Infantry.
When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established.
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