John J. Beaufort
Rank: Corporal
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company A
Division: 2d Louisiana Infantry
Born: France
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: New Orleans, La.
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue: 07/20/1897
Accredited To:
Place / Date: At Port Hudson, La., about 20 May 1863
Citation
Volunteered to go within the enemy's lines and at the head of a party of 8
destroyed a signal station, thereby greatly aiding in the operations against
Port Hudson that immediately followed.
Taken in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Va.
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