Sergeant John H. Cook
Just south of this spot on April 9, 1864 Sergeant John H. Cook Co. A 119 Illinois Infantry United States Army performed a deed of Most distinguished gallantry in action during The Battle Of Pleasant Hill for which he was awarded The Congressional Medal of Honor
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Colonel Allen Ashcraft Award Erected April 1993 by Post 300 The American Legion Donald Muench, CDR.
Erected 1993 by Post 300 The American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.
Location. 31° 51.261′ N, 93° 31.095′ W. Marker is near Pelican, Louisiana, in De Soto Parish. Memorial is on State Highway 175, half a mile north of State Road 177, on the left when traveling north. Located in front of the American Legion Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23271 LA-175, Pelican LA 71063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leutenant General Richard Taylor (here, next to this marker); Dog Trot House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate and Union Soldier Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Road to Cemetery
Also see . . . John H. Cook - Wikipedia. "During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined his command, and, acting as first lieutenant, led the line farther toward the charging enemy." -Medal of Honor citation (Submitted on July 27, 2021.)
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