Joseph Stickels facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sergeant
Joseph Stickels
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| Born | 15 November 1843 Butler County, Ohio |
| Died | 6 December 1876 (aged 33) Quincy, Illinois |
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Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, Iowa
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| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
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Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company A, 83rd Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Fort Blakely, Alabama |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Stickels (born November 15, 1843 – died December 6, 1876) was a brave soldier in the United States Army. He was a sergeant, which is a leader of a small group of soldiers. Joseph Stickels earned the highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor, during the American Civil War. He received this special medal on April 9, 1865. It was for his amazing courage during the Battle of Fort Blakely in Alabama.
About Joseph Stickels
Early Life and Family
Joseph Stickels was born on November 15, 1843, in Butler County, Ohio. He grew up there before joining the army. Later, in 1867, he married Theresa Jane Meredith Townsend.
Joseph Stickels passed away on December 6, 1876, in Quincy, Illinois. He was buried in Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Iowa.
His Time as a Soldier
Joseph Stickels served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. This was a big war fought in America from 1861 to 1865. He was a sergeant in Company A, 83rd Ohio Infantry.
His most famous act of bravery happened on April 9, 1865. This was during the Battle of Fort Blakeley in Alabama. During this battle, Sergeant Stickels bravely captured an enemy flag. Capturing a flag was a very important and dangerous act in battles back then. It showed great courage and helped boost the morale of his own side.
The Medal of Honor
For his extraordinary bravery, Joseph Stickels was awarded the Medal of Honor. This is the highest military award given by the United States government. It is given to soldiers who show extreme courage "above and beyond the call of duty."
His official Medal of Honor citation says:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Joseph Stickels, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 April 1865, while serving with Company A, 83d Ohio Infantry, in action at Fort Blakely, Alabama, for capture of flag.
Joseph Stickels' Medal of Honor is officially linked to his home state of Ohio.
