Francis W. Judge

Last updated

Francis W. Judge (February 10, 1838 - December 3, 1904) was an English-born American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War.

Contents

Biography

Judge was born in England on February 10, 1838. [1] He moved to America sometime between his birth and the start of the American Civil War. He served as First sergeant in Company K of the 79th New York Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. [2] Judge eventually reached the rank of Brevet Major in the U.S Volunteers. [3] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tennessee on November 29, 1863. [3] [4] He received his medal on November 2, 1870. [1] He died in New York, New York on December 3, 1904, and is now buried in The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York. [3]

Medal of Honor Citation

The color bearer of the 51st Georgia Infantry. (C.S.A.), having planted his flag upon the side of the work, Sgt. Judge leaped from his position of safety, sprang upon the parapet, and in the face of a concentrated fire seized the flag and returned with it in safety to the fort. [1]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">William Harvey Carney</span> American soldier

William Harvey Carney was an American soldier during the American Civil War. Born enslaved, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900 for his gallantry in saving the regimental colors during the Battle of Fort Wagner in 1863. The action for which he received the Medal of Honor preceded that of any other African American Medal of Honor recipient; however, his medal was actually one of the last to be awarded for Civil War service. Some African Americans received the Medal of Honor as early as April 1865.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Calvary Cemetery (Queens)</span> Cemetery in Queens, New York City

Calvary Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery in Maspeth and Woodside, Queens, in New York City, New York, United States. With about three million burials, it has the largest number of interments of any cemetery in the United States. Established in 1848, Calvary Cemetery covers 365 acres (148 ha) and is owned by the Archdiocese of New York and managed by the Trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Loyd Wheaton</span> United States Army general

Loyd Wheaton was a United States general who fought in the Philippine–American War and in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John C. Black</span> American politician

John Charles Black was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from Illinois. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a Union Army lieutenant colonel and regimental commander at the Battle of Prairie Grove during the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Theophilus Francis Rodenbough</span> United States Army general

Theophilus Francis Rodenbough was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Trevilian Station. After his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1870, he wrote several books about military history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Louis C. Shepard</span>

Lewis Capet Shepard was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Second Battle of Fort Fisher. Due to a Navy clerical error however his citation and history will always record his first name as Louis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John H. Moffitt</span> United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

John Henry Moffitt was a United States representative from New York and the recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Henry F. Frizzell</span>

Henry F. Frizzell was a Union Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. A Madision County, Missouri native and self-described "Union Man", he served during the American Civil War. In August 1861, Henry traveled to Camp Blood in Pilot Knob, Missouri and enlisted for 3 years in the 6th Missouri Infantry.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richard Enderlin</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

Richard Enderlin was a musician and United States Army soldier who received a Medal of Honor for the heroism he displayed when fighting in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francis E. Brownell</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

Francis Edwin Brownell was a Union Army soldier who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War. Brownell received the award for killing James W. Jackson after Jackson shot Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, colonel of the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Although Brownell did not receive the award until 1877, twelve years after the war had ended, his actions were the earliest in the war that resulted in the receipt of the award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Henry C. Merriam</span> United States Army general

Henry Clay Merriam was a United States Army general. He received the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions as a Union officer in command of African American troops during the American Civil War. He later served in various Indian Wars throughout the western United States and commanded the 7th Infantry Regiment. After being promoted to brigadier general, he took on a training and supply role during the Philippine–American War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wilson W. Brown</span>

Wilson Wright Brown was a soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his role in the Great Locomotive Chase during the American Civil War.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Henry Casey</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

Private Henry Casey was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Casey received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on 22 April 1863. He was honored with the award on 23 September 1897.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joseph Davis (Medal of Honor)</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

Corporal Joseph Davis was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Davis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Second Battle of Franklin in Tennessee on November 30, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 4, 1865.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Franklin Carr (soldier)</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

Corporal Franklin Carr was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carr received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee on 16 December 1864. He was honored with the award on 24 February 1865.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Francis B. Hall</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1827-1903)

Francis Bloodgood Hall was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Hack (Medal of Honor)</span> American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient

John Hack was a decorated hero of the Union Army in the American Civil War. He was born in Hessen, Germany, and lived in Adrian, Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robert F. Shipley</span>

Robert Frank Shipley was a first sergeant in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. Shipley was awarded the medal on 10 May 1865 for actions performed at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865.

David H. Johnston was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the medal for his actions in the American Civil War.

John Simmons was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for his actions in the American Civil War.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Francis Judge - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  2. United States. Congress., Senate. Committee on Veterans' Affairs (1979). Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1978: "In the Name of the Congress of the United States". U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 134.
  3. 1 2 3 "Francis W Judge | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  4. "Judge, Francis W". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-27.