The President
of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
WEEKS, JOHN H.
Rank and Organization: Private, Company H, 152d New York Infantry. Place and
Date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864. Entered Service At: Hartwick Seminary,
N.Y. Born: 15 March 1845, Hampton, Conn. Date Of Issue: 1 December 1864.
Citation:
Capture of flag and color bearer using an empty cocked rifle while outnumbered 5 or 6.
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