Joseph L. Epps
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| Joseph L. Epps | |
|---|---|
| 16 May 1870 – 26 December 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Jamestown, Missouri |
| Place of death | Oklahoma |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company B, 33rd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph L. Epps (16 May 1870 Jamestown Missouri – 20 June 1952, Oklahoma was a United States Army private awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions on 4 December 1899 during the Philippine-American War. Private Epps is buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Muskogee, Oklahoma
[edit] Citation
EPPS, JOSEPH L. Rank and Organization: Private, Company B, 33d Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and Date: At Vigan Luzon, Philippine Islands, 4 December 1899. Entered Service At: Oklahoma Indian Territory. Birth: Jamestown, Mo. Date of Issue: 7 February 1902. Citation: Discovered a party of insurgents inside a wall, climbed to the top of the wall, covered them with his gun, and forced them to stack arms and surrender.
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