b. 19/07/1840 London. d. 22/07/1916 New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09/04/1864 Pleasant Hill, Louisiana.
John H Cook MOH
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War in Company A, 119th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, being mustered in as a Corporal on October 7, 1862 before receiving a promotion to Sergeant. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana on April 9, 1864. His citation reads “During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.” Honorably mustered out on June 7, 1865, his Medal was issued to him on September 19, 1890.
MOH CITATION:
During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: WOODLAWN CEMETERY, BRONX, NEW YORK.
SECTION 104, ROSE HILL PLOT, LOT 12485
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
