Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

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

Joseph S Labill

Details

Also Known As: Labille, Joseph S.
Rank: Private
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company C,
6th Missouri Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: May 22, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place: Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Citation

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph S. Labill

Additional Details

Accredited to: Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: August 14, 1894
Born: 1837, Belgium
Died: 1911, Vandalia, IL, United States
Buried: Fairlawn-South Hill Cemetery (MH) (15-7), Vandalia, IL, United States