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John E. Clopp
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| Born | 1845 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 6, 1866 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | Lawnview Cemetery |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  71st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company F |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Private John E. Clopp (1845 to April 6, 1866) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clopp received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania on 3 July 1863. He was honored with the award on 2 February 1865.
Biography
Clopp was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1845. He enlisted into the 71st Pennsylvania Infantry. He died on 6 April 1866 and his remains are interred at the Lawnview Memorial Park in Rockledge, Pennsylvania.
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