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 23, 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