John S. Kountz-Toledo, OH
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Missionary Ridge, TN on November 25, 1863. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, OH in Section 11, Lot 12.
Waymark Code: WMZE2C
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2018
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He was born on March 25, 1845 in Maumee, OH and died on June 14, 1909 in Toledo, OH. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KOUNTZ, JOHN S.
• Rank and organization: Musician, Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry
• Place and date: At Missionary Ridge, Tenn., 25 November 1863
• Entered service at: Maumee, Ohio
• Date of issue: 13 August 1895
Citation: Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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