Background
Patterson was born in rural Morgan County, Ohio, near McConnelsville.
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John Patterson
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Patterson joined the Union Army in McConnelsville on August 22, 1862. He joined Company Chamber of the 122nd Ohio Infantry, which mustered in on October 2, 1862. He was promoted from Musician to Principal Musician on October 8 of that year.
On June 14, 1863, Patterson was wounded during the Second Battle of Winchester while he was rescuing a fellow soldier.
After rescuing a fellow soldier, Patterson was taken prisoner and held for a time at Belle Isle and Libby Prison. After being released he was present at the final Battle of Appomattox Court House, along with the rest of his regiment.
He was mustered out with his company on June 26, 1865. He served as chairman of the town board during this time.
Patterson was elected and served for years as county surveyor for Juneau County, from about 1889 to 1915.
Patterson later lived in Mauston, Wisconsin. He died in 1922.
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Membership
Patterson also served as a member of the Juneau County board, and as an officer for Mauston.
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Nationality
American
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation His award citation reads: With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture. His companion, Pvt. Elbridge Robinson, also of the 122nd Ohio, also received the Medal of Honor.Medal of Honor citation His award citation reads: With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture. His companion, Pvt. Elbridge Robinson, also of the 122nd Ohio, also received the Medal of Honor.