Private John H. Wageman was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 17, 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company I, 60th Ohio Infantry. Wageman was 23 years old.
12 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on July 27, 1896, 32 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Corporal.
Wageman was born on March 22, 1841 in Amelia, Clermont County, Ohio. Wageman died on January 9, 1916 in Williamsburg, Ohio, at the age of 74. He is buried at Clover Cemetery in Williamsburg, Ohio.
Wageman is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 256 credited to Ohio.
Official Medal of Honor citation
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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- March 22, 1841Born in Amelia, Clermont County, Ohio
- June 17, 1864Act of valor — Petersburg, VirginiaAge 23. Company I, 60th Ohio Infantry
- July 27, 1896Medal of Honor presented
- January 9, 1916Died in Williamsburg, OhioAge 74.
- Resting placeClover CemeteryWilliamsburg, Ohio
Biography
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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