Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Musician in the Union Army in the 86th Illinois Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 27, 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia. His citation reads "Voluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by his rapid firing in the face of the enemy enabled many of the wounded to return to the Federal lines; with others, held the advance of the enemy while temporary works were being constructed."
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Musician in the Union Army in the 86th Illinois Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on June 27, 1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia. His citation reads "Voluntarily joined in a charge against the enemy, which was repulsed, and by his rapid firing in the face of the enemy enabled many of the wounded to return to the Federal lines; with others, held the advance of the enemy while temporary works were being constructed."
Bio by: Don Morfe
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