John Kane (Medal of Honor)

John Kane was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kane received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.^[1] Kane's medal was won for gallantry during the assault on Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865.^[1] He was honored with the award on May 12, 1865.^[2]

John Kane
Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
Born	1831 or 1832 Ireland
Died	May 8, 1881 Clyde, New York, US
Buried	Saint John's Catholic Cemetery Clyde, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1862 - 1865
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	Company K, 100th New York Infantry
Battles / wars	assault on Fort Gregg
Awards	Medal of Honor

Kane was born in Ireland, and in August 1862 (at age 28) joined the US Army from Buffalo, New York. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. ^[3]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal John Kane, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company K, 100th New York Infantry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for gallantry as Color Bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.^[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L