John W. Scott

1832 – 1903

John W. Scott served the U.S. Army. John was 70 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 April 1865 · At Five Forks, Va. · Captain, Company D, 157th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Capture of the flag of the 16th South Carolina Infantry, in hand_to_hand combat.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 1, 1865 · At Five Forks, Va. · Captain, Company D, 157th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Capture of the flag of the 16th South Carolina Infantry, in hand_to_hand combat.

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