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John Schofield graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1853. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    1st Missouri Infantry

    Action Date:

    August 10, 1861

    Date of Issue: July 2, 1892

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major John McAllister Schofield, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 10 August 1861, while serving with 1st Missouri Infantry, in action at Wilson’s Creek, Missouri. Major Schofield was conspicuously gallant in leading a regiment in a successful charge against the enemy.