U.S. Army
Kennedy, JohnConflictCivil War
RankOrdnance Sergeant Ret.
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany M, 2nd U.S. Artillery
HometownCavan
Citation
Remained at his gun, res1sting with its implements the advancing cavalry, and thus secured the retreat of his detachment.
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