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About John Wade McDonald
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John Wade McDonald, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1862, while serving with Company E, 20th Illinois Infantry, in action at Pittsburgh Landing, Tennessee. Private McDonald was severely wounded while endeavoring, at the risk of his life, to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade.
General Orders: Date of Issue: August 27, 1900
Action Date: April 6, 1862
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company E
Division: 20th Illinois Infantry
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John Wade McDonald's Timeline
| 1843 |
September 10, 1843
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Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, United States
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| 1910 |
July 27, 1910
Age 66
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Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States
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