John A. Falconer

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John A. Falconer
Bornc. 1844
Washtenaw County, Michigan
DiedApril 1, 1900
Missouri
Buried
Sunset Hill Cemetery
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Rank
USA CORP INF 1859.jpg
E-04 Corporal
Unit Flag of Michigan.svg Company A, 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Siege of Knoxville
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Corporal John A. Falconer (c. 1844 to April 1, 1900) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Falconer received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Siege of Knoxville at Fort Sanders in Tennessee on 20 November 1863. He was honored with the award on 27 July 1896. [1] [2]

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Biography

Falconer was born in Washtenaw County, Michigan in about 1844. He enlisted into the 17th Michigan Infantry. He died on 1 April 1900 and his remains are interred at the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Medal of Honor citation

Conducted the "burning party" of his regiment at the time a charge was made on the enemy's picket line, and burned the house which had sheltered the enemy's sharpshooters, thus insuring success to a hazardous enterprise. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "John A. Falconer". Archived from the original on 17 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.