Jacob H. Overturf-Holton, IN
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Don.Morfe
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Vicksburg, MS on May 22, 1863. He is buried in Holton Cemetery, Holton, IN.
Waymark Code: WM103E4
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2019
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He was born on January 7, 1842 in Jefferson County, IN and died on September 10, 1900. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: OVERTURF, JACOB H.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 83d Indiana Infantry
• Place and date: at Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863
• Entered service at: Holton, Ind.
• Date of issue: 13 August 1894
Citation: Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Armed Service: Army
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