John McFarland (Medal of Honor)
John C. McFarland | |
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Gravestone of John McFarland | |
| Born | 1840 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | October 3, 1881 (aged 40–41) Lowell, Massachusetts, US |
| Place of burial | Edson Cemetery Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Rank | Captain of the Forecastle |
| Unit | USS Ohio (1820) USS Hartford (1858) |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War *Battle of Mobile Bay |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John C. McFarland (1840 – October 3, 1881) was a sailor in the United States Navy and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.