John Cook (US Army Officer)
American Civil War
- Battle of Fort Henry
- Battle of Fort Donelson
John Cook (June 12, 1825 – October 13, 1910) was an Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Western Theater and played a prominent role in securing the Union victory at the Battle of Fort Donelson, helping to force the surrender of the defenders.
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