Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Army at Mankato, Minnesota and served as a Private in Company H, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. At Nolensville, Tennessee on February 15, 1863, he was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 Confederate Cavalry. They repulsed the attack and saved the wagon train. His Medal was awarded to him on September 11, 1897.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Army at Mankato, Minnesota and served as a Private in Company H, 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. At Nolensville, Tennessee on February 15, 1863, he was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 Confederate Cavalry. They repulsed the attack and saved the wagon train. His Medal was awarded to him on September 11, 1897.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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