About John Cook
Lived 1847 – 1915 (aged 67). John Cook was an American military personnel.
John Cook (August 10, 1847 – August 3, 1915) was a bugler in the Union Army during the American Civil War. At age 15, he earned the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Antietam.
Biography
Cook enlisted in the Union Army at age 14 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and served as a bugler in Battery B of the 4th U.S. Artillery Regiment. During the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Cook?
recipient of the Medal of Honor, born 1847
When was John Cook born?
John Cook was born on 10 August 1847 in Cincinnati.
When did John Cook die?
John Cook died on 3 August 1915 in Washington, D.C..
What was John Cook's occupation?
John Cook was a military personnel.
What nationality was John Cook?
John Cook was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Cook (soldier, born 1847)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cook. https://biography.guide/john-cook-military-personnel/
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