Joseph Gion

Joseph Gion
Bornc. 1826
Alsace-Lorraine, France
DiedJanuary 16, 1889
Buried
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1861 - 1864
RankPrivate
Unit 74th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
ConflictsBattle of Chancellorsville
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Joseph Gion (c. 1826 – January 16, 1889) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gion received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.

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