Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Cleveland Robinson
Details
- Rank: Brigadier General (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 8, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Laurel Hill, Virginia, USA
Citation
Placed himself at the head of the leading brigade in a charge upon the enemy's breastworks; was severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Binghamton, Broome County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 28, 1894
- Born: April 10, 1817, Ireland
- Died: February 18, 1897, Binghamton, NY, United States
- Buried: Spring Forest Cemetery (MH) (D-20), Binghamton, MA, United States