Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
John
H.
Starkins
1841

–

April 4, 1897

Cemetery:

Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    34th New York Battery

    Action Date:

    November 16, 1863
    Date of Issue: July 30, 1896

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John H. Starkins, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 November 1863, while serving with 34th New York Battery, in action at Campbell Station, Tennessee. Sergeant Starkins brought off his piece without losing a man.