Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant, in Company C, of the 49th Massachusetts Infantry. On May 27, 1863, Sergeant Strong volunteered to lead an attack against the Confederate fort at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Under heavy fire, his group made their advance which weaken the rebel position making the general assault possible for the fort's surrender. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in November 1893.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant, in Company C, of the 49th Massachusetts Infantry. On May 27, 1863, Sergeant Strong volunteered to lead an attack against the Confederate fort at Port Hudson, Louisiana. Under heavy fire, his group made their advance which weaken the rebel position making the general assault possible for the fort's surrender. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in November 1893.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Inscription
2 LIEUT.
CO. C
49
MASS. MIL.
INF.
MEDAL OF HONOR
2ND LT CO C 49 MASS INF
CIVIL WAR
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