John Clark

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Defended the division train against a vastly superior force of the enemy; he was severely wounded, but remained in the saddle for 20 hours afterward until he had brought his train through in safety.

Rank: First Lieutenant/Regimental Quartermaster
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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