Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Jacob
Koogle
December 5, 1841

–

March 16, 1915

Cemetery:

St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    7th Maryland Infantry

    Action Date:

    April 1, 1865
    Date of Issue: May 10, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Jacob Koogle, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company G, 7th Maryland Infantry, in action at Five Forks, Virginia, for capture of battle flag.