Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Private in Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry, in the conflict at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. Upon reaching the ridge through concentrated fire, he approached the color bearer of the 9th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), demanded his surrender and took him prisoner with his regimental flag. He was issued his award on March 27, 1890.
Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Private in Company A, 15th Ohio Infantry, in the conflict at Missionary Ridge, Tennessee on November 25, 1863. Upon reaching the ridge through concentrated fire, he approached the color bearer of the 9th Mississippi Infantry (C.S.A.), demanded his surrender and took him prisoner with his regimental flag. He was issued his award on March 27, 1890.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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