John Henry Hancock

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John Henry Hancock was a Colonel in the 14th Wisconsin Infantry.

Antebellum

  • Born on August 12, 1830

War Career

  • Enlisted on April 21, 1861 in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry / Company E
  • Promoted to 1st Lieutenant on April 23, 1861
  • Promoted to Major of the 14th Wisconsin Infantry on October 3, 1861
  • Lieutenant Colonel April 7, 1862
  • Colonel June 17, 1862
  • Resigned on January 23, 1863 for disability

Postwar Career

  • Died on April 9, 1894

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