John C. Gilmore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Curtis Gilmore
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Medal of Honor winner John Curtis Gilmore
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| Born | April 18, 1837 Canada |
| Died | December 22, 1922 |
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Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1863, 1865 - 1901 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit |  16th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second Battle of Fredericksburg American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
John Curtis Gilmore (born April 18, 1837 – died December 22, 1922) was an American soldier. He fought bravely during the American Civil War. Gilmore earned the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery in the United States. He received this special award for his actions during a battle in 1863.
Who Was John Curtis Gilmore?
John Curtis Gilmore was born in Canada. He joined the United States Army in May 1861. At first, he was a Captain. He quickly showed his skills and was promoted to Major in September 1862. He left the army for a short time in 1863.
A Hero in the Civil War
Gilmore rejoined the army in 1865. He continued to serve with honor. His most famous act of bravery happened on May 3, 1863. This was during the Second Battle of Fredericksburg. In this battle, Gilmore captured an enemy flag. He also helped to inspire his fellow soldiers. His actions helped to keep up the spirits of the troops. For this amazing bravery, he was given the Medal of Honor. He officially received the award on October 10, 1892.
Life After the War
After the Civil War, Gilmore stayed in the army. He rose through the ranks over many years. He eventually became a Brigadier general. This is a very high rank in the army. He retired from military service in 1901. He retired on his 64th birthday. John Curtis Gilmore passed away in 1922. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. This cemetery is a special place for many American heroes.
