John H. Cook

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John H. Cook
Born(1840-07-19)July 19, 1840
London, England
DiedJuly 22, 1916(1916-07-22) (aged 76)
New York City
Buried
Woodlawn Cemetery, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1862 - 1865
Rank Sergeant
Unit 119th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry - Company A
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

John Henry Cook (July 19, 1840 to July 22, 1916) was an English soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cook received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Pleasant Hill in Louisiana on 9 April 1864. He was honored with the award on 19 September 1890. [1] [2]

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Biography

Cook was born in London on 19 July 1840. He enlisted with the 119th Illinois Infantry from Quincy, Illinois in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. [3] He died on 22 July 1916 and his remains are interred at the Woodlawn Cemetery in New York.

Medal of Honor 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. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients" . Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "John Henry Cook". Archived from the original on 31 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  3. Illinois Muster Rolls