Eugene P. Jacobson
Eugene Philip Jacobson (May 3, 1841 - April 12, 1881) was a German born soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for actions during the American Civil War.
Biography[edit]
Jacobson was born in Prussia on May 3, 1841.[1] He moved to America sometime between his birth and the start of the American Civil War. During the war, he served as a sergeant major with the 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[2] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia on May 2, 1863.[3] He eventually reached the rank of brevet captain in the U.S volunteers.[3] He died in Denver, Colorado on April 12, 1881, and is buried in Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.[3]
Medal of Honor Citation[edit]
For extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia, for bravery in conducting a scouting party in front of the enemy.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Eugene Jacobson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ "Jacobson, Eugene P". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ a b c "Eugene Philip Jacobson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-17.