John Curtis Gilmore | |
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Born | April 18, 1837 Canada |
Died | December 22, 1922 |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1863, 1865 - 1901 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Unit | 16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Second Battle of Fredericksburg American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Curtis Gilmore (April 18, 1837 – December 22, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1]
Gilmore's medal was won for capturing the flag and rallying the spirits of the troops under his command during the Second Battle of Fredericksburg on May 3, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on October 10, 1892.[2]