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John T. Rutherford

1823 – 1898

23 Aug 1823 - 27 Aug 1898

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About John T. Rutherford

Lived 1823 – 1898 (aged 74–75).

John T. Rutherford (August 23, 1823 – August 27, 1898) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. Rutherford was born on August 23, 1823, in Russell, New York, and died on August 27, 1898, in Chicago, Illinois. He served as a First Lieutenant in the 9th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Later in the war he reached the rank of Brevet Major.

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Important facts

Born
1823
Birth century
Died
1898
Awards
Medal of Honor

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Who was John T. Rutherford?

23 Aug 1823 - 27 Aug 1898

When was John T. Rutherford born?

John T. Rutherford was born in 1823.

When did John T. Rutherford die?

John T. Rutherford died in 1898.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John T. Rutherford

· Wikidata: Q107747712

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