Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Josiah M Curtis
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
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
Seized the colors of his regiment after two color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: West Liberty, Ohio County, West Virginia
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1865
- Born: November 16, 1844, Ohio County, WV, United States
- Died: June 17, 1875, West Liberty, WV, United States
- Buried: West Liberty Cemetery (PMH), West Liberty, WV, United States