Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 90th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864. His citation reads "While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle". His Medal was awarded to him on November 3, 1896.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Private in Company D, 90th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia on October 19, 1864. His citation reads "While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle". His Medal was awarded to him on November 3, 1896.
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Gravesite Details
Although the Military plaque states his birth year is 1829, his tombstone states his birth year was 1839 which the 1900 Census also states 1839.
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