John Black

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Gallantly charged the position of the enemy at the head of his regiment, after 2 other regiments had been repulsed and driven down the hill, and captured a battery; was severely wounded.

Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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