J. C. Julius Langbein
Johann Christoph Julius Langbein | |
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 Langbein as depicted in Deeds of Valor | |
| Nickname(s) | Jennie |
| Born | September 22, 1846 Germany |
| Died | January 28, 1910 (aged 63) New York City |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
| Rank | Musician |
| Unit |  Company B, 9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| 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
[edit]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.
Julius Langbein is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]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
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References
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2012-09-02. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- "J. C. Julius Langbein". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 28, 2011.
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