Joseph S. Manning (April 13, 1845December 27, 1905) was a
private
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in the
United States Army and a
Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the
American Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company K, 29th Massachusetts Infantry. Place and date. At Fort Sanders, Knoxville, Tenn., November 29, 1863. Entered service at:------. Birth: Ipswich, Mass. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.
Citation:
Capture of flag of 16th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.).
See also
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List of Medal of Honor recipients
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their ...
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List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: M–P
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1845 births
1905 deaths
United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
United States Army soldiers
Union Army soldiers
People from Ipswich, Massachusetts
People of Massachusetts in the American Civil War
American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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