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John Hack
The soldier in our Civil War - a pictorial history of the conflict, 1861-1865, illustrating the valor of the soldier as displayed on the battle-field, from sketches drawn by Forbes, Waud, Taylor, (14762848425).jpg
The batteries of Vicksburg at night, April 16, 1863
Born (1842-11-26)November 26, 1842
Hessen, Germany
Died March 29, 1933(1933-03-29) (aged 90)
Trenton, Missouri
Place of burial
Maple Grove Cemetery, Trenton, Missouri
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Private
Unit Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

John Hack (November 26, 1842 – March 29, 1933) was a brave soldier during the American Civil War. He fought for the Union Army. John was born in Hessen, Germany. Later, he lived in a town called Adrian, Michigan in the United States.

A Hero's Medal: John Hack's Bravery

John Hack earned a very special award called the Medal of Honor. This medal is given for extreme bravery. He received it for something amazing he did on May 3, 1863.

Running the Batteries at Vicksburg

John Hack was a Private in Company B of the 47th Ohio Infantry. His unit was fighting near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Vicksburg was a very important city during the Civil War. It was protected by many enemy cannons, called "batteries."

On that night, John Hack was part of a small group of volunteers. Their mission was very dangerous. They tried to sneak past the enemy's cannons. They used a small boat called a tugboat and two barges. These boats were filled with food supplies for the Union soldiers.

Facing Enemy Fire

The volunteers moved in the dark of night. But the Confederate States Army cannons started shooting at them. It was a very risky mission. John Hack and nine other soldiers from his company showed incredible courage. They kept going even while under heavy fire.

Receiving the Medal of Honor

Because of his amazing bravery during this mission, John Hack was given the Medal of Honor. He received this high honor on January 3, 1907. It was a recognition of his fearless actions "under fire."

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