Awards Medal of Honor Rank Private | Died January 9, 1916 Name John Wageman | |
Born March 22, 1841
Amelia, Ohio ( 1841-03-22 ) Battles/wars Second Battle of Petersburg Place of burial Williamsburg, Ohio, United States Battles and wars Second Battle of Petersburg Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
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.
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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
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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.
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