Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Jacob H Overturf
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
83d Indiana 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."
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Holton, Ripley County, Indiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 13, 1894
- Born: January 7, 1842, Jefferson County, IN, United States
- Died: September 10, 1900, Holton, IN, United States
- Buried: Holton Cemetery (MH), Holton, IN, United States
- Location of Medal: Jefferson County Historical Society Heritage Center, Madison, IN