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John H. Havron
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| Born | December 23, 1843 Ireland |
| Died | October 28, 1910 (aged 66) New Orleans, Louisiana |
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New Orleans
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
John H. Havron (December 23, 1843 – October 28, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Havron received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Havron's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the Third Battle of Petersburg, in Virginia on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 12, 1865.
Havron was born in Ireland, and entered service in Providence, Rhode Island. He died in 1910 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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