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John Coughlin
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| Born | 1837 Williamstown, Vermont |
| Died | May 20, 1912 Manchester, New Hampshire |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit |  10th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Swift Creek |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
John Coughlin (1837 to May 20, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Coughlin received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Swifts Creek in Virginia on 9 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 August 1893.
Biography
Coughlin was born in Williamstown, Vermont, in 1837. He was appointed as Lieutenant Colonel of the 10th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry in September 1862, and mustered out with the regiment in June 1865. He died on 27 May 1912, and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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