U.S. Army
Kountz, John S.ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany G, 37th Ohio Infantry
BirthplaceMaumee, Ohio
Citation
Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.
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