Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company D, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads "Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg." He was one of five 12th West Virginia soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery during the war (the others being Corporal Andrew O. Apple, 2nd Lieutenant Josiah M. Curtis, 2nd Lieutenant James R. Durham, and Private Charles A. Reeder).
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company D, 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads "Conspicuous gallantry as color bearer in the assault on Fort Gregg." He was one of five 12th West Virginia soldiers to be awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery during the war (the others being Corporal Andrew O. Apple, 2nd Lieutenant Josiah M. Curtis, 2nd Lieutenant James R. Durham, and Private Charles A. Reeder).
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