Jacob Sanford (c. 1840 – September 3, 1901) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Jacob Sanford | |
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| Born | c. 1840 Fulton County, Illinois, United States |
| Died | September 3, 1901 Prairie City, Illinois, United States |
| Buried | Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company F, 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography edit
Sanford received the Medal of Honor in September 2, 1893 for his actions at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 22, 1863 while with Company F of the 55th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.[1]
Medal of Honor citation edit
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Jacob Sanford, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with 55th Illinois Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.[2]
