U.S. Army
Hanks, JosephConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany E, 37th Ohio Infantry
HometownChillicothe, Ohio
Citation
Voluntarily and under fire went to the rescue of a wounded comrade Iying between the lines, gave him water, and brought him off the field.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Joseph HanksU.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Sims, Clifford ChesterU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Custer, Thomas WardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Duke, Ray E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
Archinal, William J.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Swayne, WagerU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Boehler, Otto A.U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Gibson, Edward HerrickU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Love, George MaltbyU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Fryar, Elmer E.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Swenson, William D.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Smith, AlonzoU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bryan, William CharlesU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Erickson, John P.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Blodgett, Wells HowardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wright, SamuelU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Shahan, EmisireU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Lear, NicholasU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Anderson, Marion T.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Hickman, John S.U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Colbert, PatrickU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Storey, John Hamilton ReidU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompson, James HarryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Corliss, Stephen PotterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Rice, EdmundU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
