John H. Robinson (Medal of Honor) explained

John H. Robinson
Birth Date:1846
Birth Place:Ireland
Death Date:November 30, 1883 (aged 36-37)
Death Place:Boston, Massachusetts
Placeofburial:Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA
Rank:Private
Unit: Company I, 19th Massachusetts Infantry
Battles:Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

John H. Robinson (1846 – November 30, 1883) was an Irish soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Robinson received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Civil War service

At the onset of the Civil War, Robinson joined with the 19th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and was placed in Company I as a private. He fought in the Battle of Gettysburg, and on the third day of the battle helped repel the famed Pickett's Charge. During the fight, Robinson captured the enemy flag of the 57th Virginia Infantry, and for this action was awarded with the Medal of Honor.