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Jacob Swegheimer

Also Known As: "John"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Oldtown, Baden, Germany
Death: March 15, 1917 (74)
Place of Burial: Delaware, Delaware, Ohio, United States
Immediate Family:

Husband of Ann Swegheimer
Father of John R. Swegheimer

Managed by: Shirley Marie Caulk
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About Jacob Swegheimer

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Jacob Swegheimer, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company I, 54th Ohio Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

General Orders: Date of Issue: July 14, 1894

Action Date: May 22, 1863

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company I

Division: 54th Ohio Infantry

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Jacob Swegheimer's Timeline

1843
February 25, 1843
Oldtown, Baden, Germany
1887
April 17, 1887
Troy, Delaware, Ohio, United States
1917
March 15, 1917
Age 74
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Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Delaware, Ohio, United States