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.
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