First Lieutenant Jacob Koogle (December 5, 1841 – March 16, 1915) was an American soldier who fought in the
American Civil War. Koogle received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the
Medal of Honor.
Koogle's medal was won for capturing the flag at the
Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on April 1, 1865.
He was honored with the award on May 10, 1865.
Koogle was born in
Frederick, Maryland, and was buried in
Myersville, Maryland
Myersville is a town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,626 at the 2010 United States Census.
History
The town was incorporated in 1904. .
Medal of Honor citation
See also
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List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
References
External links
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1841 births
1915 deaths
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
People of Maryland in the American Civil War
Union Army officers
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients