Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Principal Musician John T. Patterson received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 14, 1863 in Winchester, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with 122d Ohio Infantry. Patterson was 25 years old.
4 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on May 13, 1899, 35 years after the action.
Patterson was born on February 3, 1838 in Morgan County, Ohio. His Medal of Honor is credited to McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio. Patterson died on March 3, 1922, at the age of 84. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Mauston, Wisconsin.
Patterson 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
With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
Timeline
- February 3, 1838Born in Morgan County, Ohio
- June 14, 1863Act of valor — Winchester, VirginiaAge 25. 122d Ohio Infantry
- May 13, 1899Medal of Honor presented
- March 3, 1922DiedAge 84.
- Resting placeOakwood CemeteryMauston, Wisconsin
Biography
John Thomas Patterson (February 3, 1838 – March 3, 1922) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Winchester.
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