John Henry Cook (July 19, 1840 to July 22, 1916) was an English soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cook received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Pleasant Hill in Louisiana on 9 April 1864. He was honored with the award on 19 September 1890.

Biography

Cook was born in London on 19 July 1840. He enlisted with the 119th Illinois Infantry from

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in August 1862, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.Illinois Muster Rolls
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Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cook, John H. 1840 births 1916 deaths English-born Medal of Honor recipients Military personnel from London People of Illinois in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor British emigrants to the United States

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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