U.S. Army
Farquhar, John McGreathConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command89th Illinois Infantry
Hometownnear Ayr
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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Mcgreath FarquharU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Hart, William E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hanscom, Moses C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Carr, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Sands, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Morrison, FrancisU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Westerhold, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Grant, Lewis AddisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kyle, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Haddoo, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Harris, James LindellU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Hinemann, LehmannU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Sutherland, John AlexanderU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Phillips, JosiahU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Swatton, EdwardU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Mitchell, TheodoreU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wisner, Lewis S.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jones, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Aheam, MichaelU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
May, William C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Neville, Edwin MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Kappesser, PeterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Cushing, Alonzo H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Weir, Henry CaryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Parks, James W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
