J. C. Julius Langbein

Johann Christoph Julius Langbein (September 22, 1846 – January 28, 1910) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a drummer boy in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Johann Christoph Julius Langbein
Langbein as depicted in Deeds of Valor
Nickname(s)Jennie
Born(1846-09-22)September 22, 1846
Germany
DiedJanuary 28, 1910(1910-01-28) (aged 63)
New York City
Buried
New York City
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1863
RankMusician
Unit Company B, 9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Life

Langbein joined the 9th New York Infantry from New York City in May 1861, and left the regiment in 1863.[1]

He was a Republican member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 21st D.) in 1877 and 1879. In November 1879, he was elected Civil Justice of the 10th District.[2]

State Senator George F. Langbein (1842–1911) was his brother and law partner.

Julius Langbein is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Musician, Company B, 9th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Camden, N.C., April 19, 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 29, 1846, Germany. Date of issue: January 7, 1895.

Citation:

A drummer boy, 15 years of age, he voluntarily and under a heavy fire went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical assistance for him, and aided in carrying him to a place of safety.

See also

References
  1. Antietam on the Web Profile
  2. RESULTS OF THE CITY ELECTION in NYT on November 7, 1879
 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  • ""J.C. JULIUS LANGBEIN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-10.


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