Congressional Medal of Honor Society

123 Civil War - Battle of Vicksburg Medal of Honor Recipients, March - July 1863

The Mississippi River has always been a crucial transportation route. It wasn’t any different for the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War. Vicksburg, Mississippi, which rests along the river at a key point, was integral to the Confederacy’s ability to move their military, arms, and supplies. In 1862, the Union began trying to secure Vicksburg and disrupt the supply chain. The battle for Vicksburg heated up from March to July 1863 and resulted in 123 Medals of Honor. On July 4, 1863, the city was surrendered to Union forces.

Andrew J. Widick

U.S. Civil War

1863 - Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Richard H. Wood

U.S. Civil War

1863 - Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Joseph Wortick

U.S. Civil War

1863 - Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

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