Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Johann Christoph julius Langbein
Details
- Rank: Musician (Highest Rank: Drummer)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Companty B,
9th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 19, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Camden, North Carolina, USA
Citation
A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical assistance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 7, 1895
- Born: September 22, 1845, Germany
- Died: January 28, 1910, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (PM) (103-Cherry), Bronx, NY, United States