John Whitmore (July 3, 1844 - February 26, 1918) was an American soldier in the American Civil War and recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Biography
Whitmore was born in Brown County, Illinois on July 3, 1844. He joined the 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment in Company F and fought as a Private.[1] He earned his medal on Apr 9, 1865 at the Battle of Fort Blakely, Alabama.[2] He died on February 26, 1918, in New London, Iowa.[3]
Medal of Honor Citation
For extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama, for capture of flag.[4]
References
- ^ "Iowa Civil War Monuments". www.iowacivilwarmonuments.com. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ^ "John W Whitmore | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ^ "John W Whitmore - victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
- ^ "John Whitmore - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-28.