Josiah M. Curtis-West Liberty, WV
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on April 2, 1865. He is buried in Old West Liberty Cemetery, West Liberty, WV.
Waymark Code: WMYX06
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2018
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He was born on November 16, 1844 in West Liberty, WV and died on June 176, 1875 in West Liberty, WV. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CURTIS, JOSIAH M.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, Company I, 12th West Virginia Infantry
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865
• Entered service at: Ohio County, W. Va.
• Date of issue: 12 May 1865
Citation: Seized the colors of his regiment after 2 color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works.
Armed Service: Army
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