Monday, July 13, 2015

Army Medical Department Medal of Honor Recipient: Assistant Surgeon Joseph K. Corson

From: history.amedd.army.mil


Photo Joseph K. Corson

Rank and organization: Assistant Surgeon, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves (35th Pennsylvania Volunteers).
Place and date: Near Bristoe Station, Va., 14 October 1863.
Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa.
Born: 26 November 1836, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pa.
Date of issue: 13 May 1899.
Citation: With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.

 For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty the Medal of Honor was awarded to JOSEPH K. CORSON

Assistant Surgeon, 6th Pennsylvania Reserves (35th Pennsylvania Volunteers) near Bristol Station, Virginia,15 October 1863. With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.

Learn more about Civil War medical personnel who were awarded the Medal of Honor at www.CivilWarRx.com.

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