Joseph Hanks (soldier)
Joseph Hanks | |
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| Born | April 22, 1843 Chillicothe, Ohio |
| Died | December 28, 1922 (aged 86) North Bend, Nebraska |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 37th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War • Siege of Vicksburg |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Hanks (March 22, 1843 – December 28, 1922) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.