Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Gray
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Musician)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
5th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 9, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Port Republic, Virginia, USA
Citation
Mounted an artillery horse of the enemy and captured a brass six-pound piece in the face of the enemy's fire and brought it to the rear.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 14, 1864
- Born: 1836, Dundee, Scotland
- Died: