Joseph K. Corson

Assistant Surgeon Joseph Kirby Corson (November 26, 1836 to July 24, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Corson received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action near Bristoe Station in Virginia on 14 October 1863. He was honored with the award on 13 May 1899.

Biography
Corson was born in Plymouth Meeting in Pennsylvania on 26 November 1836. He enlisted into the 6th Pennsylvania Reserves at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a surgeon. He died on 24 July 1913 and his remains are interred at the West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Pennsylvania.