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| Johann Christoph Julius Langbein | |
|---|---|
 Langbein as depicted in Deeds of Valor | |
| Nickname | Jennie |
| Born | September 22, 1846 |
| Died | January 28, 1910 (aged 63) |
| Place of birth | Germany |
| Place of death | New York City |
| Buried at | New York City |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
| Rank | Musician |
| Unit | Company B, 9th New York Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Johann Christoph Julius Langbein (September 22, 1846 – January 28, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a drummer boy in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Life
Langbein joined the 9th New York Infantry from New York City in May 1861, and left the regiment in 1863.[1]
He was a Republican member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 21st D.) in 1877 and 1879. In November 1879, he was elected Civil Justice of the 10th District.[2]
State Senator George F. Langbein (1842–1911) was his brother and law partner.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Musician, Company B, 9th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Camden, N.C., April 19, 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 29, 1846, Germany. Date of issue: January 7, 1895.
Citation:
A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical assistance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.
See also
References
- ↑ Antietam on the Web Profile
- ↑ RESULTS OF THE CITY ELECTION in NYT on November 7, 1879
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""J.C. JULIUS LANGBEIN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- "J. C. Julius Langbein". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=1696. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
The original article can be found at J. C. Julius Langbein and the edit history here.