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U.S. Army · United States 
John M. Tobin
1841 – 1898
John M. Tobin served the U.S. Army. John was 57 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
1 July 1862 · At Malvern Hill, Va. · First Lieutenant and Adjutant, 9th Massachusetts Infantry.
Voluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re_forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Voluntarily took command of the 9th Massachusetts while adjutant, bravely fighting from 3 p.m. until dusk, rallying and re_forming the regiment under fire; twice picked up the regimental flag, the color bearer having been shot down, and placed it in worthy hands.
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