U.S. ARMY
John J. Toffey
RANK:
CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
UNIT/COMMAND: COMPANY G, 33D NEW JERSEY INFANTRY
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 1863
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
CITATION:
Although excused from duty on account of sickness, went to the front in command of a storming party and with conspicuous gallantry participated in the assault of Missionary Ridge; was here wounded and permanently disabled.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: NO
BORN: JUNE 1, 1844, QUAKER HILL, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
DIED: MARCH 13, 1911
