Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Rufus King Jr.
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
4th U.S. Artillery - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: White Oak Swamp Bridge, Virginia, USA
Citation
This officer, when his captain was wounded, succeeded to the command of two batteries while engaged against a superior force of the enemy and fought his guns most gallantly until compelled to retire.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 2, 1898
- Born: March 21, 1838, NY, United States
- Died: March 18, 1900, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Evergreen Cemetery (MH) (3-42), Hillside, NJ, United States