Sergeant Major Eugene Philip Jacobson, a soldier in the U.S. Army, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on May 2, 1863 in Chancellorsville, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with 74th New York Infantry. Jacobson was 21 years old.
11 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on March 29, 1865. He later rose to the rank of Brevet Captain, U.S. Vols..
Jacobson was born on May 3, 1841 in Poland (Prussia) — one of 6 recipients born in Poland. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York, New York. Jacobson died on April 12, 1881 in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 39. He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jacobson is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Bravery in conducting a scouting party in front of the enemy.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Timeline
- May 3, 1841Born in Poland (Prussia)
- May 2, 1863Act of valor — Chancellorsville, VirginiaAge 21. 74th New York Infantry
- March 29, 1865Medal of Honor presented
- April 12, 1881Died in Denver, ColoradoAge 39.
- Resting placeGreen Mount CemeteryBaltimore, Maryland
Biography
Eugene Philip Jacobson (May 3, 1841 - April 12, 1881) was a German born soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for actions during the American Civil War.
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