Joseph Kimball

Joseph Kimball (February 2, 1836 July 20, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Kimball received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Kimball's medal was won for his capturing the flag of the Confederate 6th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.[2]

Joseph Kimball
BornFebruary 2, 1836
Ironton, Ohio
DiedJuly 20, 1909
Buried
Middlebourne, West Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankPrivate
Unit Company B, 2nd West Virginia Cavalry
Battles/warsBattle of Sailor's Creek
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Kimball was born in Ironton, Ohio, and entered service in Littleton, New Hampshire. He was buried in Middlebourne, West Virginia.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph Kimball, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 2d West Virginia Cavalry, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, for capture of flag of 6th North Carolina Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1]

See also

References

  1. "Joseph Kimball". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved July 4, 2014.
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