Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was commissioned on June 14, 1861 as First Lieutenant in Company H, 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Stone River, Tennessee on December 30, 1862 and at Liberty Gap, Tennessee on June 25, 1863. His citation reads "Conspicuous in the charge at Stone River, Tenn., where he was three times wounded. At Liberty Gap, Tenn., captured colors of 8th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.)". He resigned his commission on July 2, 1864, and received brevets of Captain and Major, US Volunteers for his services. His Medal was awarded to him on June 23, 1890.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was commissioned on June 14, 1861 as First Lieutenant in Company H, 21st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Stone River, Tennessee on December 30, 1862 and at Liberty Gap, Tennessee on June 25, 1863. His citation reads "Conspicuous in the charge at Stone River, Tenn., where he was three times wounded. At Liberty Gap, Tenn., captured colors of 8th Arkansas Infantry (C.S.A.)". He resigned his commission on July 2, 1864, and received brevets of Captain and Major, US Volunteers for his services. His Medal was awarded to him on June 23, 1890.
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