John Kane
Union Army soldier of the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor
About John Kane
Lived 1833 – 1881 (aged 47–48).
John Kane was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kane received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Kane's medal was won for gallantry during the assault on Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865.
Kane was born in Ireland, and in August 1862 (at age 28) joined the US Army from Buffalo, New York. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was John Kane?
Union Army soldier of the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor
When was John Kane born?
John Kane was born in 1833 in Ireland.
When did John Kane die?
John Kane died on 8 May 1881 in Clyde.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kane (Medal of Honor)
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