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Joseph S. Labill
Joseph S. Labill (1837–1911) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Joseph S. Labill | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1837[1] France |
| Died | 1911 (aged 73–74)[2] |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company C, 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
He is buried in South Hill Cemetery Vandalia, Illinois.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: Vandalia, Ill. Birth: France. Date of issue: August 14, 1894.
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[3]
See also
Notes
- ^ Hall of Valor
- ^ a b Congressional Medal of Honor Society
- ^ ""JOSEPH S. LABILL" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), U.S. Army. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JOSEPH S. LABILL" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-03.