Jacob Koogle | |
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| Born | December 5, 1841 Frederick, Maryland |
| Died | March 16, 1915 |
| Buried | Myersville, Maryland |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit |  Company G, 7th Maryland Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Five Forks American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
First Lieutenant Jacob Koogle (December 5, 1841 – March 16, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Koogle received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Koogle's medal was won for capturing the flag at the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.[2]
Koogle was born in Frederick, Maryland, and was buried in Myersville, Maryland.[1]
- ^ a b c "Jacob Koogle". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.