Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John James Toffey
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
33d New Jersey Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 23, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Although excused from duty on account of sickness, went to the front in command of a storming party and with conspicuous gallantry participated in the assault of Missionary Ridge; was here wounded and permanently disabled.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Hudson, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 10, 1897
- Born: June 1, 1844, Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, NY, United States
- Died: March 13, 1911
- Buried: Pawling Cemetery, Pauling, NY, United States