Joseph Gion

Joseph Gion (1826 – January 16, 1889) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gion received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1]

Joseph Gion
Born1826
Alsace-Lorraine, France
DiedJanuary 16, 1889
Buried
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1861 - 1864
RankPrivate
UnitNew York (state) 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Chancellorsville
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Gion was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France.[2] He joined the Union Army from Pittsburgh in April 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1864.[3] Gion was later buried in Pittsburgh.[1][4]

His medal of honor was awarded for 'securing valuable information' under heavy fire in the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia on May 2, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on November 26, 1884.[4]

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 Private Joseph Gion, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, while serving with Company A, 74th New York Infantry, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Voluntarily and under heavy fire, Private Gion advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Joseph Gion". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  2. Prior to 1871, Alsace-Lorraine was part of France, not Germany
  3. Regimental Roster
  4. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 1, 2014.
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