Jacob Sanford

1840 – 1901

Jacob Sanford served the U.S. Army. Jacob was 61 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Private, 55th Illinois Infantry.

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

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Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Private, 55th Illinois Infantry.

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

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