Jean J. Beaufort

1832 – 1897

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Jean J. Beaufort served the U.S. Army. Jean was 65 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

20 May 1863 · At Port Hudson, La., about 20 May 1863. Entered service: New Orleans, La. · Corporal, Company A, 2d Louisiana Infantry.

Volunteered to go within the enemy's lines and at the head of a party of 8 destroyed a signal station, thereby greatly aiding in the operations against Port Hudson that immediately followed.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army posthumous May 20, 1863 · At Port Hudson, La., about 20 May 1863. Entered service: New Orleans, La. · Corporal, Company A, 2d Louisiana Infantry.

Volunteered to go within the enemy's lines and at the head of a party of 8 destroyed a signal station, thereby greatly aiding in the operations against Port Hudson that immediately followed.

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