Eugene P. Jacobson

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Eugene Philip Jacobson (May 3, 1841 - April 12, 1881) was a German born soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for actions during the American Civil War.

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Jacobson was born in Prussia on May 3, 1841. [1] He moved to America sometime between his birth and the start of the American Civil War. During the war, he served as a sergeant major with the 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. [2] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia on May 2, 1863. [3] He eventually reached the rank of brevet captain in the U.S volunteers. [3] He died in Denver, Colorado on April 12, 1881, and is buried in Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland. [3]

Medal of Honor Citation

For extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia, for bravery in conducting a scouting party in front of the enemy. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Eugene Jacobson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  2. "Jacobson, Eugene P". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  3. 1 2 3 "Eugene Philip Jacobson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-17.