John Curtis Gilmore | |
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 Medal of Honor recipient John Curtis Gilmore | |
| 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]
- ^ a b "John Curtis Gilmore". Archived from the original on June 29, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 27, 2014.