John H. Wageman

John H. Wageman (March 22, 1841 - January 9, 1916) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

John H. Wageman
Born(1841-03-22)March 22, 1841
Amelia, Ohio
DiedJanuary 9, 1916(1916-01-09) (aged 74)
Place of burial
Clover Cemetery Williamsburg, Ohio
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit Company I, 60th Ohio Infantry
Battles/warsSecond Battle of Petersburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Wageman served in the American Civil War in the 60th Ohio Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on July 27, 1896 for his actions at the Second Battle of Petersburg on June 17, 1864.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Remained with the command after being severely wounded until he had fired all the cartridges in his possession, when he had to be carried from the field.[1]

Burial

Wageman is buried in the Clover Cemetery, located at Bass Road and State Route 133, which is southeast of Williamsburg, Ohio.

See also

  • List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T-Z

References

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