U.S. Army
Sagelhurst, John ChristopherConflictCivil War
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany B, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
HometownBuffalo, New York
Citation
Under a heavy fire from the enemy carried off the field a commissioned officer who was severely wounded and also led a charge on the enemy’s rifle pits.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Christopher Sagelhurst (Segelhurst)U.S. Army
Civil War
Label
Pengally, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Sakato, George Taro "Joe"U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Heise, Richard ClamorU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Schlachter, PhilippU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Freeman, Henry BlanchardU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Boyce Jr., George W. G.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Birdsall, Horatio L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Plant, Henry E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Watters, Charles JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
Flanagan, Augustin D.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Burbank, James H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Crocker, Henry H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Taylor, JosephU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Simonds, William EdgarU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Jardine, JamesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Karpeles, LeopoldU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Power, AlbertU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Dodds, Edward EdwinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Herron, Francis JayU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Tomlin, Andrew J.U.S. Marine CorpsConflict: Civil War
Pennypacker, GalushaU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompson, James HarryU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Simons, Charles JenksU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Frantz, JosephU.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
