Joseph Hanks (Medal of Honor)
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Joseph Hanks (March 22, 1843 – December 28, 1922) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
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Joseph Hanks | |
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Born | (1843-04-22)April 22, 1843 Chillicothe, Ohio |
Died | December 28, 1922(1922-12-28) (aged 86) North Bend, Nebraska |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1863 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 37th Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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