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.
Biography Gion was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France.Prior to 1871, Alsace-Lorraine was part of France, not Germany He joined the Union Army from Pittsburgh in April 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1864.Regimental Roster Gion was later buried in Pittsburgh.
His medal of honor was awarded for 'securing valuable information' under heavy fire in the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia on May 2, 1863. He was honored with the award on November 26, 1884.
Medal of Honor citation
See also List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
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