Richard J. Gage (1842 – April 28, 1903[1]) was a soldier in the 104th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War. On July 2, 1863, he volunteered for an attack on a blockhouse by the Elk River in Tennessee.[2] On October 30, 1897, he received the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration in the U.S. military, for his participation in this action.[3][4][5]
Richard J. Gage | |
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| Born | 1842 Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Died | April 28, 1903 (aged 60–61) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company D, 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Gage joined the 104th Illinois Infantry in August 1862. He was captured at the Battle of Chickamauga, and was incarcerated at Libby Prison for the next 6 months. Gage was discharged in February 1865.[6]
Medal of Honor citation edit
Gage's Medal of Honor citation reads:
Voluntarily joined a small party that, under a heavy fire, captured a stockade and saved the bridge.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Richard J. Gage". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Stanley, Charles (2008-08-22). "7 from 'The La Salle County Regiment' earned Medals of Honor for same deed". mywebtimes.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "GAGE, RICHARD J." Civil War (A - L Index), Full-Text Citations. U.S. Army. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "Illinois Medal of Honors". Illinois National Guard. Archived from the original on September 21, 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "GAGE, RICHARD J." Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Short Biography
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