Josiah M. Curtis (1844-1875) - Find a Grave Memorial

Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Second Lieutenant in Company I, 12th West Virginia Infantry for action at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Seized the colors of his regiment after two color bearers had fallen, bore them gallantly, and was among the first to gain a foothold, with his flag, inside the enemy's works." He was one of five 12th West Virginia soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery during the war (the others being Corporal Andrew O. Apple, 2nd Lieutenant James R. Durham, Private Joseph McCauslin, and Private Charles A. Reeder).

Bio by: Don Morfe