Joseph S. Manning

Joseph S. Manning (April 13, 1845  December 27, 1905) was a private in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Joseph S. Manning
Manning in 1895
Born(1845-04-13)April 13, 1845
Ipswich, Massachusetts
DiedDecember 27, 1905(1905-12-27) (aged 60)
Place of burial
Ipswich, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitMassachusetts Company K, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date. At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., November 29, 1863. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ipswich, Mass. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.

Citation:

Capture of flag of 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).[1]

See also

Notes

  1. ""JOSEPH MANNING" entry". of Honor Recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved 2008-01-13.

References

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