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

Joseph McCauslin

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company D,
    12th West Virginia Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: West Liberty, Ohio County, West Virginia
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1865
  • Born: 1840, Ohio County, WV, United States
  • Died: July 6, 1906, West Liberty, WV, United States
  • Buried: West Alexander Cemetery (PMH), West Alexander, PA, United States
 

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