John Simmons (Medal of Honor)
John Simmons (died January 6, 1891) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for his actions in the American Civil War. Biography 
Simmons was born in Bethel, New York in an unknown year. He served as a private in Company D, 2nd New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment after enlisting at Liberty, New York during the Civil War. He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865, for "Capture of flag.". He received his medal on April 24, 1865. He died on January 6, 1891, and is now buried in Andes Cemetery, Andes, New York. References 

American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

1891 deaths

Year of birth missing