Jacob Swegheimer

Private, U.S. Army

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Siege of Vicksburg

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Jacob Swegheimer was a private in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. He was awarded the medal on 14 July 1894 for actions performed on 22 May 1863 during the Battle of Vicksburg.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts