John H. Havron
| John H. Havron | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 23, 1843 Ireland |
| Died | October 28, 1910 (aged 66) |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |
 Battery G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery |
| Battles/wars |
Third Battle of Petersburg American Civil War |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
John H. Havron (December 23, 1843 – October 28, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Havron received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Havron's medal was won for his extraordinary heroism during the Third Battle of Petersburg, in Virginia on April 2, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on May 12, 1865.[2]
Havron was born in Ireland, and entered service in Providence, Rhode Island.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant John H. Havron, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. Sergeant Havron was one of a detachment of 20 picket artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "John H. Havron". Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved August 2, 2014.
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