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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
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