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

John Tribe

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    5th New York Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: August 25, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Waterloo Bridge, Virginia, USA
Citation

Voluntarily assisted in the burning and destruction of the bridge under heavy fire from the enemy.

Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Owego, Tioga County, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 11, 1895
  • Born: December 4, 1841, Tioga County, NY, United States
  • Died: December 4, 1917, Barton, NY, United States
  • Buried: Halsey Valley Cemetery (MH), Halsey Valley, NY, United States
 

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