Joseph Fisher

Joseph Fisher (August 24, 1843 – October 8, 1903) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fisher received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on January 16, 1894.

Biography Fisher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 24, 1843. He first enlisted into a three-month service with the 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in April 1861. After mustering out, he reentered the service in September 1861, joining the 61st Pennsylvania Infantry. He went on to be promoted to corporal and, on April 2, 1865, performed the act of gallantry that earned him the Medal of Honor.

Fisher died on October 8, 1903, and his remains are interred at Fernwood Cemetery in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation