John W. Clark (Medal of Honor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John Wesley Clark
Born	(1830-10-25)October 25, 1830 Moretown, Vermont
Died	August 4, 1898(1898-08-04) (aged 67) Montpelier, Vermont
Buried	Green Mount Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1861 - 1864
Rank	Captain
Unit	6th Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry
Awards	Medal of Honor

John Wesley Clark (October 25, 1830 – August 4, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clark received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action near Warrenton in Virginia on 28 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 21 December 1892.

Biography

Clark was born in Moretown, Vermont on 25 October 1830. He was appointed as regimental quartermaster (with rank of first lieutenant) of the 6th Vermont Infantry in September 1861. He was promoted to captain in April 1864, and resigned from the army by the end of the year. Clark died on 4 August 1898 and his remains are interred at the Green Mount Cemetery in Vermont.