John Kane

Union Army soldier of the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroUnion Army soldier of the American Civil War, recipient of the Medal of Honor
PlacesUnited States of America
wasSoldier
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth1833, Ireland, Ireland
Death8 May 1881Clyde, Wayne County, New York, USA (aged 48 years)
Awards
Medal of Honor 
The details

Biography

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. He was honored with the award on May 12, 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

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal John Kane, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company K, 100th New York Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for gallantry as Color Bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.

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