Josiah O. Livingston
American Civil War Union Army officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Josiah O. Livingston (February 3, 1837āJuly 23, 1917) was an officer in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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Josiah O. Livingston | |
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Born | (1837-02-03)February 3, 1837 Walden, Vermont |
Died | July 23, 1917(1917-07-23) (aged 80) |
Place of burial | Robinson Cemetery, Calais, Vermont |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 9th Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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Livingston joined the 9th Vermont Infantry as a first lieutenant in June 1862 and became regimental adjutant a year later. He was promoted to captain in November 1864. [1]