Josiah M. Curtis
Medal of Honor recipient
About Josiah M. Curtis
Lived 1844 – 1875 (aged 30). Josiah M. Curtis was an American.
Second Lieutenant Josiah M. Curtis (16 November 1844 to 17 June 1875) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Curtis received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Third Battle of Petersburg in Virginia on 2 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 12 May 1865.
Biography Curtis was born in Ohio County, West Virginia, on 16 November 1844. He enlisted into the 12th West Virginia Infantry. He died on 17 June 1875 and his remains are interred at the West Liberty Cemetery.
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Who was Josiah M. Curtis?
Medal of Honor recipient (1844-1875)
When was Josiah M. Curtis born?
Josiah M. Curtis was born on 16 November 1844 in Ohio County.
When did Josiah M. Curtis die?
Josiah M. Curtis died on 17 June 1875 in West Virginia.
What nationality was Josiah M. Curtis?
Josiah M. Curtis was American.
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