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U.S. Army
Cook, John
Cook, John
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandBattery B, 4th U.S. Artillery
HometownCincinnati, Ohio
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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1862

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