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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

John Christopher Sagelhurst

Details
  • Also Known As: Segelhurst, John Christopher
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company B,
    1st New Jersey Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: February 6, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Hatcher's Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
Under a heavy fire from the enemy carried off the field a commissioned officer who was severely wounded and also led a charge on the enemy's rifle pits.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: January 3, 1906
  • Born: June 1, 1841, Buffalo, Erie County, NY, United States
  • Died: May 10, 1907, Buffalo, NY, United States
  • Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery (MH) (GAR-14), Buffalo, NY, United States
 

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