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Joseph M. Pesch
Private
1835 – 1903
Private Joseph M. Pesch served the U.S. Army. Joseph was 68 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
28 April 1863 · At Grand Gulf, Miss., 28_29 April 1863. · Private, Battery A, 1st Missouri Light Artillery.
With 2 comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same, although the steamer became unmanageable and was exposed for some time to a heavy fire from the enemy.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
With 2 comrades voluntarily took position on board the steamer Cheeseman, in charge of all the guns and ammunition of the battery, and remained in charge of the same, although the steamer became unmanageable and was exposed for some time to a heavy fire from the enemy.
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