Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the American Civil War as a Sergeant in Company G, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Nashville, Tennessee on December 16, 1864. His citation reads "With several companions dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of 4 pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)". His Medal was issued on February 24, 1865. He was one of two 41st Ohio soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War, with he other being Private Daniel I. Holcomb.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the American Civil War as a Sergeant in Company G, 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Nashville, Tennessee on December 16, 1864. His citation reads "With several companions dashed forward, the first to enter the enemy's works, taking possession of 4 pieces of artillery and captured the flag of the 13th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.)". His Medal was issued on February 24, 1865. He was one of two 41st Ohio soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War, with he other being Private Daniel I. Holcomb.
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Medal of Honor, Sergeant, Company G, 41 Ohio Infantry
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