Jacob Wilson Parrott | |
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![]() Parrot c. 1860s | |
Born | Fairfield County, Ohio, U.S. | July 17, 1843
Died | December 22, 1908 Kenton, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 65)
Place of burial | Grove Cemetery Kenton, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | Company K, 33rd Ohio Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | ![]() |
Jacob Wilson Parrott (July 17, 1843 – December 22, 1908) was an American soldier and carpenter. He was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor, a new military award first presented by the United States Department of War to six Union Army soldiers who participated in the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862 during the American Civil War (1861–1865).