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John C. Black

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1839-1915) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76

John Charles Black was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from Illinois. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a Union Army lieutenant colonel and regimental commander at the Battle of Prairie Grove during the American Civil War.

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Awards

Medal of Honor

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1839 to 1915 · aged 76