Jean J. Beaufort

Jean Joseph Beaufort, (1832 – September 15, 1897) known also as John Joseph Beaufort, was a corporal in the Union Army who was awarded a Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the American Civil War.

Jean J. Beaufort
Born1832
France
DiedSeptember 15, 1897 (aged 64–65)
Colorado
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
Service/branch
Rank Corporal
Unit 2nd Regiment Louisiana Volunteer Infantry (Union)
Battles/wars
Awards Medal of Honor

Early life

Beaufort was born in 1832 in France.[1] He later immigrated to the United States.

Later life

Beaufort was living in New Orleans, Louisiana when the Civil War broke out. After the Union captured New Orleans, Beaufort volunteered for service in the Union army, joining the 2nd Louisiana Regiment Infantry at around May 20, 1863.[2]

When the 2nd Louisiana Infantry approached Port Hudson, Beaufort volunteered to take a party of eight people behind enemy lines to destroy a signal station; he succeeded, giving the Union a key advantage in the impending Siege of Port Hudson.

Thirty four years later, Beaufort was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading the assault on the signal station. He died some two months later on September 15, 1897, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Jean J. Beaufort". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  2. Congressional Medal of Honor Society (2011). "Corporal BEAUFORT, JEAN J., U.S. ARMY". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  3. "Burial Detail: Beaufort, John J. (Section 13, Grave 13784)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).
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