Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Principal Musician in the Union Army in the 122d Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 14, 1863 at Winchester, Virginia. His citation reads "With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Principal Musician in the Union Army in the 122d Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 14, 1863 at Winchester, Virginia. His citation reads "With one companion, voluntarily went in front of the Union lines, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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MEDAL OF HONOR
PRIN CUS 122 OHIO INFANTRY
CIVIL WAR
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