John A. Falconer
John A. Falconer | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1844 |
| Died | April 1, 1900 Missouri, US |
| Buried | Sunset Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Rank |  |
| Unit |  Company A, 17th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | Siege of Knoxville |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Corporal John A. Falconer (c. 1844 – April 1, 1900) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Falconer received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the siege of Knoxville at Fort Sanders in Tennessee on November 20, 1863. He was honored with the award on July 27, 1896.[1][2]
Biography
Falconer was born in Washtenaw County, Michigan, in about 1844. He enlisted into the 17th Michigan Infantry. He died on April 1, 1900, and his remains are interred at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Medal of Honor citation
Conducted the "burning party" of his regiment at the time a charge was made on the enemy's picket line, and burned the house which had sheltered the enemy's sharpshooters, thus insuring success to a hazardous enterprise.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ a b "John A. Falconer". Archived from the original on 17 November 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2013.