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John Creed
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| Born | 1819 Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | November 28, 1872 (aged 52–53) Illinois |
| Place of burial |
Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Illinois
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  23rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Fisher's Hill |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Creed (1819 – November 28, 1872) was an Irish born Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Fisher's Hill near Strasburg, Virginia fought September 21–24, 1864. The battle was one of the engagements of the Valley Campaigns of 1864.
Creed joined the 23rd Illinois Infantry in August 1862, and was discharged in June 1865.
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