John H. Cook-Bronx, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 53.676 W 073° 52.650
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Pleasant Hill, LA on April 9, 1964. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY in Section 104, Rose Hill Plot, Lot 12485 NE.
Waymark Code: WMYVVC
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2018
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He was born on July 19, 1840 in London, England and died on July 22, 1916 in Manhattan, NY. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: COOK, JOHN H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 119th Illinois Infantry
• Place and date: At Pleasant Hill, La., 9 April 1864
• Entered service at: Quincy, Ill.
• Date of issue: 19 September 1890
Citation: During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
Armed Service: Army
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