John C. Gaunt
American soldier who fought in the American Civil War
John C. Gaunt (1833 - January 13, 1886)[1] was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gaunt won the Medal of Honor, the highest award for bravery.[2]He won the medal for his actions in the Battle of Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864.[2] He was given the award on February 13, 1865.[3]
| John C. Gaunt | |
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| Born | 1837 Columbiana County, Ohio |
| Died | January 13, 1886 |
| Buried at | Damascus, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company H, 104th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Franklin American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Gaunt was born in Columbiana County, Ohio.[2]
Medal of Honor citationEdit
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John C. Gaunt, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 November 1864, while serving with Company G, 104th Ohio Infantry, in action at Franklin, Tennessee, for capture of flag.[2]
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ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Find a Grave
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "John C. Gaunt". Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 5, 2014.