J. C. Julius Langbein
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| J. C. Julius Langbein | |
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| Born September 29, 1846 | |
 J. C. Julius Langbein, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Germany |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Drummer boy |
| Unit | Company B, 9th New York Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
J. C. Julius Langbein was a drummer boy in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Musician, Company B, 9th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Camden, N.C., 19 April 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: 29 September 1846, Germany. Date of issue: 7 January 1895.
Citation:
- A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical assistance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "J.C. JULIUS LANGBEIN" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
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| NAME | J. C. Julius Langbein |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Germany |
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