Joseph Kimball, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joseph Kimball

Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1836

Place of Birth: Ironton, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1909

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Joseph Kimball

  • Joseph Kimball (February 2, 1836 – July 20, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.
  • Kimball received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.
  • Kimball's medal was won for his capturing the flag of the Confederate 6th North Carolina Infantry at the Battle of Sailor's Creek in Virginia on April 6, 1865.
  • He was honored with the award on May 3, 1865.Kimball was born in Ironton, Ohio, and entered service in Littleton, New Hampshire.
  • He was buried in Middlebourne, West Virginia.

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