Josiah M. Curtis

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Josiah M. Curtis
Born(1844-11-16)16 November 1844
Ohio County, Virginia
Died17 June 1875(1875-06-17) (aged 30)
West Virginia
Buried
West Liberty Cemetery
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit Flag of West Virginia.svg 12th Regiment West Virginia Volunteer Infantry - Company I
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Second Lieutenant Josiah M. Curtis (16 November 1844 to 17 June 1875) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Curtis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 12 May 1865. [1]

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Biography

Curtis was born in Ohio County, West Virginia, on 16 November 1844. He enlisted into the 12th West Virginia Infantry. He died on 17 June 1875 and his remains are interred at the West Liberty Cemetery.

Medal of Honor citation

Seized the colors of his regiment after 2 color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
    - "Josiah M. Curtis". Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.