John H. Robinson (1846 – November 30, 1883) was an Irish soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Robinson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg.
John H. Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1846 Ireland |
| Died | November 30, 1883 (aged 36-37) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Buried | Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Gettysburg American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Civil War service
editAt the onset of the Civil War, Robinson joined with the 19th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and was placed in Company I as a private. He fought in the Battle of Gettysburg, and on the third day of the battle helped repel the famed Pickett's Charge. During the fight, Robinson captured the enemy flag of the 57th Virginia Infantry,[1] and for this action was awarded with the Medal of Honor.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
edit{{quotation|The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private John H. Robinson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[3][4][5][6]
Notes
edit- ^ Waitt (1906), p. 246, 368.
- ^ Hanna (2010), p. 229.
- ^ Sightline Media Group (2020).
- ^ VCOnline (2020).
- ^ CMOHS (2014).
- ^ The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (2020).
References
edit- Hanna, Charles W. (2010). Gettysburg Medal of Honor recipients (PDF). Springville, UT: Bonneville Books. pp. 229–230. ISBN 9781599553023. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- Waitt, Ernest Linden (1906). History of the Nineteenth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1861-1865 (PDF). Salem, MA: Salem Press. pp. 246, 368, 408, 454. OCLC 4390879. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- "John H. Robinson". The Hall of Valor Project. Sightline Media Group. 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- "John H Robinson". The Comprehensive Guide to the Victoria & George Cross. VCOnline. 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- "John H Robinson". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. CMOHS. 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- "John Robinson". The National Medal of Honor Museum. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.