| Birth: | Feb. 10, 1845 | | Death: | Jun. 4, 1914 | 
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Second Lieutenant in Company K, 15th New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Dinwiddie Courthouse, Virginia on March 31, 1865. His citation reads “While acting as aide to General Custer, took a flag from the hands of color bearer, rode in front of a line that was being driven back and, under a heavy fire, rallied the men, re-formed the line, and repulsed the charge”. His Medal was awarded on December 15, 1898. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Search Amazon for Peter Boehm | | | Burial:
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Arlington County
Virginia, USA
Plot: Section 2 Lot 3674 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 27, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6129399 |
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