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George Dallas Sidman

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George Dallas Sidman

Birth
Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
Death
3 Feb 1920 (aged 75)
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 3, Site 2492
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a 16 year old drummer boy Private in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry. During an assault on a superior Confederate force at Gaines Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862, Private Sidman remained in front of his comrades and continued to rally the charge until wounded in the hip. For bravery in battle, he was promoted Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1892.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a 16 year old drummer boy Private in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry. During an assault on a superior Confederate force at Gaines Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862, Private Sidman remained in front of his comrades and continued to rally the charge until wounded in the hip. For bravery in battle, he was promoted Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1892.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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MEDAL OF HONOR
CPL CO C
16 MICH INF

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  • Added: Sep 20, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7882799/george_dallas-sidman: accessed ), memorial page for George Dallas Sidman (25 Nov 1844–3 Feb 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7882799, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.