John C. Black, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John C. Black

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1839

Place of Birth: Lexington, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 17-Aug-1915

Profession: lawyer, politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

John Charles Black (January 27, 1839 – August 17, 1915) was a Democratic U.S.
Congressman and received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a Union Army lieutenant colonel and regimental commander at the Battle of Prairie Grove during the American Civil War.