John Cook

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Volunteered at the age of 15 years to act as a cannoneer, and as such volunteer served a gun under a terrific fire of the enemy.

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

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