Joseph S. Labill

Joseph S. Labill (1837–1911) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Joseph S. Labill
Born1837[1]
France
Died1911 (aged 73–74)[1]
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit Company C, 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

He is buried in South Hill Cemetery Vandalia, Illinois.[1] His grave can be located in the Catholic Section, Block 15, Lot 7.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. Entered service at: Vandalia, Ill. Birth: France. Date of issue: August 14, 1894.

Citation:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[2]

See also

Notes
  • According to the Find a Grave website his true name is Joseph S. Labille.
  1. "Joseph S. Labill". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
  2. ""JOSEPH S. LABILL" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), U.S. Army. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

References
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