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This was one of those rare actions in history during which a Medal of Honor was awarded for saving the life of a comrade, who also was or became a Medal of Honor recipient himself.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Musician

    Division:

    37th Ohio Infantry

    Action Date:

    November 25, 1863

    Date of Issue: August 13, 1895

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Musician John S. Kountz, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 November 1863, while serving with Company G, 37th Ohio Infantry, in action at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee. Musician Kountz seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was severely wounded.