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U.S. Army · United States 
John W. Steele
1835 – 1905
John W. Steele served the U.S. Army. John was 69 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
29 November 1864 · At Spring Hill, Tenn. · Major and Aide_de_Camp, U.S. Volunteers.
During a night attack of the enemy upon the wagon and ammunition train of this officer's corps, he gathered up a force of stragglers and others, assumed command of it, though himself a staff officer, and attacked and dispersed the enemy's forces, thus saving the train.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
During a night attack of the enemy upon the wagon and ammunition train of this officer's corps, he gathered up a force of stragglers and others, assumed command of it, though himself a staff officer, and attacked and dispersed the enemy's forces, thus saving the train.
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