Joseph Hanks

1843 – 1922

Joseph Hanks served the U.S. Army. Joseph was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg Miss. · Private, Company E, 37th Ohio Infantry.

Voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade Iying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg Miss. · Private, Company E, 37th Ohio Infantry.

Voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade Iying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.

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