John C. Gaunt (1833 – January 13, 1886)[1] was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gaunt received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[2] Gaunt's medal was won for his actions during the Battle of Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee on November 30, 1864.[2] He was honored with the award on February 13, 1865.[3]
John C. Gaunt | |
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 Medal of Honor winner John C Gaunt | |
| Born | 1837 Columbiana County, Ohio |
| Died | January 13, 1886 |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company H, 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Franklin American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Gaunt was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, and entered service from Damascoville, Ohio.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
editThe 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 the capture of the flag.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Find a Grave
- ^ a b c d "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.