John Kennedy

Military Person

1834 – 1910

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Who was John Kennedy?

John Kennedy was born a British subject in Ireland, and became an American citizen and a private in the Union Army. He received the United States militaries highest decoration for bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Battle of Trevilian Station in the American Civil War.

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Born
May 14, 1834
Cavan
Died
Sep 28, 1910
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Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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