Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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