Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Francis W Judge
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant (Highest Rank: Brevet Major U.S. Vols.)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
79th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 29, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Citation
The color bearer of the 51st Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.), having planted his flag upon the side of the work, Sgt. Judge leaped from his position of safety, sprang upon the parapet, and in the face of a concentrated fire seized the flag and returned with it in safety to the fort.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 2, 1870
- Born: February 10, 1838, England
- Died: December 3, 1904, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: The Green-Wood Cemetery (31870-207), Brooklyn, NY, United States