Joseph L. Epps
Joseph L. Epps (May 16, 1870–June 20, 1952) was a United States Army private who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on December 4, 1899 during the Philippine-American War.
Joseph L. Epps | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1870 Jamestown, Missouri |
| Died | June 20, 1952 (aged 82) Oklahoma |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 33rd U. S. Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Epps is buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Muskogee, Oklahoma.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Private, Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: At Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, December 4, 1899. Entered Service At: Oklahoma Indian Territory. Birth: Jamestown, Mo. Date of Issue: February 7, 1902.
Citation:
Discovered a party of insurgents inside a wall, climbed to the top of the wall, covered them with his gun, and forced them to stack arms and surrender.[2]
See also
Notes
- "Joseph L. Epps". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
- "Joseph L. Epps, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
References
- "Joseph L. Epps, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
- "Joseph L. Epps". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
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