Richard Gage
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Richard J. Gage (1842 ā April 28, 1903[1]) was a soldier in the 104th Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War. On July 2, 1863, he volunteered for an attack on a blockhouse by the Elk River in Tennessee.[2] On October 30, 1897, he received the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration in the U.S. military, for his participation in this action.[3][4][5]
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Born | 1842 Grafton County, New Hampshire |
Died | April 28, 1903 (aged 60ā61) |
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Allegiance | ![]() Union |
Service/ | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
Rank | Private |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Gage joined the 104th Illinois Infantry in August 1862. He was captured at the Battle of Chickamauga, and was incarcerated at Libby Prison for the next 6 months. Gage was discharged in February 1865.[6]