Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John H Wageman
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
60th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 17, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Remained with the command after being severely wounded until he had fired all the cartridges in his possession, when he had to be carried from the field.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Amelia, Clermont County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: July 27, 1896
- Born: March 22, 1841, Amelia, Clermont County, OH, United States
- Died: January 9, 1916, Williamsburg, OH, United States
- Buried: Clover Cemetery, Williamsburg, OH, United States