John C. Gilmore
American Civil War recipient of the Medal of Honor
About John C. Gilmore
Lived 1837 – 1922 (aged 85).
John Curtis Gilmore (April 18, 1837 – December 22, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
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.
Biography
Gilmore was born in Canada and was commissioned as a Captain in May 1861. He was promoted to major in September 1862 and mustered out in 1863. He rejoined the Army in 1865 and rose to the rank of brigadier general before retiring on his 64th birthday in 1901.
He was a companion of the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Death and interment Following his death on December 22, 1922, he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Medal of Honor citation
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John C. Gilmore's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John C. Gilmore's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John C. Gilmore?
American Civil War recipient of the Medal of Honor
When was John C. Gilmore born?
John C. Gilmore was born on 18 April 1837 in Canada.
When did John C. Gilmore die?
John C. Gilmore died on 22 December 1922.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John C. Gilmore. https://biography.guide/john-c-gilmore/
MLA: "John C. Gilmore." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-c-gilmore/.
Chicago: "John C. Gilmore." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-c-gilmore/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC