John Farquhar

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established.

Rank: Sergeant Major
Date of Issue: August 6, 1902
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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