John W. McDonald

1843 – 1910

John W. McDonald served the U.S. Army. John was 66 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

6 April 1862 · At Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. · Private, Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry.

Was severely wounded while endeavoring, at the risk of his life, to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 6, 1862 · At Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. · Private, Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry.

Was severely wounded while endeavoring, at the risk of his life, to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade.

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