Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Julius Dexter Rhodes
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
5th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 28 - 30, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Thoroughfare Gap & Bull Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
After having had his horse shot under him in the fight at Thoroughfare Gap, Va., he voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was conspicuous in the advance on the enemy's lines. Displayed gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line at Bull Run, Va., where he was wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Springville, Erie County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 9, 1887
- Born: October 1, 1841, Monroe County, MI, United States
- Died: February 19, 1906, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasantville, NJ, United States
- Location of Medal: American Numismatic Society, New York, NY