Joseph Gion

Joseph Gion (c. 1826 – January 16, 1889) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gion received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.^[1]

Joseph Gion
Born	c. 1826 Alsace-Lorraine, France
Died	January 16, 1889
Buried	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1861 - 1864
Rank	Private
Unit	74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Battle of Chancellorsville American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Gion was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France.^[2] He joined the Union Army from Pittsburgh in April 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1864.^[3] Gion was later buried in Pittsburgh.^[1][4]

His medal of honor was awarded for 'securing valuable information' under heavy fire in the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia on May 2, 1863.^[1] He was honored with the award on November 26, 1884.^[4]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Joseph Gion, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 May 1863, while serving with Company A, 74th New York Infantry, in action at Chancellorsville, Virginia. Voluntarily and under heavy fire, Private Gion advanced toward the enemy's lines and secured valuable information.^[1]

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L