John Cook

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.

Rank: Sergeant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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