John C. Gaunt

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
Medal of Honor winner John C Gaunt
Born1837
Columbiana County, Ohio
DiedJanuary 13, 1886
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankPrivate
Unit Company H, 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle 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

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 the capture of the flag.[2]

See also

References

  1. Find a Grave
  2. "John C. Gaunt". Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  3. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 5, 2014.
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