Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Cuivil War as a Private in Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads "After his regiment had began to waiver, he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrawn further to the rear".
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Cuivil War as a Private in Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads "After his regiment had began to waiver, he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrawn further to the rear".
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