Jacob Koogle

First Lieutenant Jacob Koogle (December 5, 1841 – March 16, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Koogle received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Koogle's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2]

Jacob Koogle
BornDecember 5, 1841
Frederick, Maryland
DiedMarch 16, 1915
Buried
Myersville, Maryland
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankFirst Lieutenant
UnitMaryland Company G, 7th Maryland Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Five Forks
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Koogle was born in Frederick, Maryland, and was buried in Myersville, Maryland.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Jacob Koogle, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 7th Maryland Infantry, in action at Five Forks, Virginia, for capture of battle flag.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Jacob Koogle". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 5, 2014.
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