John Simmons (died January 6, 1891) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who received the award for his actions in the American Civil War.
Biography
Simmons was born in Bethel, New York in an unknown year.[1] He served as a private in Company D, 2nd New York Volunteer Heavy Artillery Regiment after enlisting at Liberty, New York during the Civil War.[2] He earned his medal in action at the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865, for "Capture of flag.".[3][4] He received his medal on April 24, 1865.[1] He died on January 6, 1891, and is now buried in Andes Cemetery, Andes, New York.[3]
References
- ^ a b "John Simmons - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ United States. Congress., Senate. Committee on Veterans' Affairs (1979). Medal of Honor Recipients, 1863-1978: "In the Name of the Congress of the United States". U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 219.
- ^ a b "John Simmons | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ "Simmons, John". The National Medal of Honor Museum. Retrieved 2022-02-28.