b. 12/03/1843 Marion, Illinois. d. 14/12/1936 Demorest, Georgia.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/05/1863 Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a Sergeant in Company H, 116th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 22, 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads “Gallantry in the charge of the “volunteer storming party.” He would not receive his Medal until 26 July 1894.
MOH CITATION:
For gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863.
BURIAL LOCATION: DEMOREST CITY CEMETERY, DEMOREST, GEORGIA.
OLD SECTION, LOT 91
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
