John McGowan (Medal of Honor)
John McGowan | |
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| Born | 1831 Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Unit | USS Varuna |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John McGowan (born 1831, date of death unknown) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip.