Matching family tree profiles for Joseph Sova, Medal of Honor
About Joseph Sova, Medal of Honor
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Saddler Joseph E. Sova, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on March 29 - 9 April 1865, while serving with Company H, 8th New York Cavalry, in action at Appomattox Campaign, Virginia, for capture of flag.
General Orders: Date of Issue: May 3, 1865
Action Date: March 29 - April 9, 1865
Service: Army
Rank: Saddler
Company: Company H
Division: 8th New York Cavalry
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1285/sova-joseph-e.php
view all
Joseph Sova, Medal of Honor's Timeline
1840 |
1840
|
Chill, New York
|
|
1866 |
October 23, 1866
Age 26
|