John H. Moffitt
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This article is about the U.S. Representative from New York. For other people named John Moffitt, see John Moffitt (disambiguation).
John Henry Moffitt (January 8, 1843 – August 14, 1926) was a United States representative from New York and the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War.
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John H. Moffitt | |
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Born | (1843-01-08)January 8, 1843 Chazy, New York, US |
Died | August 14, 1926(1926-08-14) (aged 83) Plattsburgh, New York, US |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company C, 16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Battle of Gaines' Mill |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | United States Representative from New York |
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