Henry T. Johns-Oakland, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 50.070 W 122° 14.250
10S E 567096 N 4187726
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Port Hudson, LA on May 27, 1863. He is buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA in Plot 33, Lot 165.
Waymark Code: WMZBAX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2018
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He was born on April 8, 1828 in Philadelphia, PA and died on May 13, 1906 in Glendale, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: JOHNS, HENRY T.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 49th Massachusetts Infantry
• Place and date: At Port Hudson, La., 27 May 1863
• Entered service at: Hinsdale, Mass.
• Date of issue: 25 November 1893
Citation: Volunteered in response to a call and took part in the movement that was made upon the enemy's works under a heavy fire therefrom ?of a mile in advance of the general assault.
Armed Service: Army
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