Joseph S. Labill
| Joseph S. Labill | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
1837[1] France |
| Died | 1911 (aged 73–74)[1] |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph S. Labill (1837–1911) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
He is buried in South Hill Cemetery Vandalia, Illinois.[1] His grave can be located in the Catholic Section, Block 15, Lot 7.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: Vandalia, Ill. Birth: France. Date of issue: August 14, 1894.
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[2]
See also
Notes
- According to the Find a Grave website his true name is Joseph S. Labille.
- 1 2 3 4 "Joseph S. Labill". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ↑ ""JOSEPH S. LABILL" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), U.S. Army. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Joseph S. Labill". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ""JOSEPH S. LABILL" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
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