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John D. Terry
Born September 3, 1845
Died March 4, 1919
Place of birth Montville, Maine
Buried at Bronx, New York
Allegiance US flag 34 stars United States of America
Service/branch U.S. Army
Years of service 1861 - 1863
Rank Sergeant
Unit Massachusetts Company E, 23rd Massachusetts Infantry
Battles/wars Battle of New Bern
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor ribbon Medal of Honor

John Darling Terry (September 3, 1845 - March 4, 1919) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Young received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Terry's medal was won for his heroism during the Battle of New Bern in North Carolina on March 14, 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on October 12, 1867.[2]

Terry was born in Montville, Maine. He joined the Army from Boston, Massachusetts in September 1861, and was discharged due to the loss of his leg in March 1863.[3] He was buried in the Bronx in New York.[1][2]

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 Sergeant John Darling Terry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 March 1862, while serving with Company E, 23d Massachusetts Infantry, in action at New Bern, North Carolina. In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, Sergeant Terry still encouraged the men until carried off the field.[1]

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