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Jacob
H.
Overturf
January 7, 1842

–

September 10, 1900

Born:

Jefferson County

, 

Indiana

Home:

Holton

, 

Indiana

Buried: 

Holton

, 

Indiana

Cemetery:

Holton Cemetery

Jacob Overturf was the 2d Cousin of World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Kenneth N. Walker.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    83d Indiana Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 22, 1863
    Date of Issue: August 13, 1894

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Jacob H. Overturf, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company K, 83d Indiana Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.