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U.S. Army · United States 
John T. Rutherford
1823 – 1898
John T. Rutherford served the U.S. Army. John was 75 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
27 May 1864 · At Yellow Tavern, Va., 11 May 1864; At Hanovertown, Va., 27 May 1864. · First Lieutenant, Company L, 9th New York Cavalry.
Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, Va., 11 May 1864, by which 90 prisoners were captured. On 27 May 1864, in a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy and in a personal encounter, captured his opponent.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Made a successful charge at Yellow Tavern, Va., 11 May 1864, by which 90 prisoners were captured. On 27 May 1864, in a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy and in a personal encounter, captured his opponent.
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