John Hart

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were sheltered, and compelled their surrender.

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

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