Jefferson Coates

1843 – 1880

Jefferson Coates served the U.S. Army. Jefferson was 36 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

1 July 1863 · At Gettysburg, Pa. · Sergeant, Company H, 7th Wisconsin Infantry.

Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out.

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Medal of Honor - Army July 1, 1863 · At Gettysburg, Pa. · Sergeant, Company H, 7th Wisconsin Infantry.

Unsurpassed courage in battle, where he had both eyes shot out.

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