Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Joseph E Sova
Details
- Rank: Saddler
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
8th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 29 - April 9, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Appomattox Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Rochester, Monroe County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: 1840, Chili, Monroe County, NY, United States
- Died: October 23, 1866, Walworth, NY, United States