Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John T Patterson
Details
- Rank: Principal Musician
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
122d Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 14, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Winchester, Virginia, USA
Citation
With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 13, 1899
- Born: February 3, 1838, Morgan County, OH
- Died: March 3, 1922
- Buried: Oakwood Cemetery (2-44), Mauston, WI