b. 26/11/1841 Indiana. d. 18/03/1914 Camden, Indiana.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 09/05/1864 Varnells Station, Georgia.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on May 9, 1864 at Varnells Station, Georgia. His citation reads “While his regiment was retreating, voluntarily gave up his horse to his brigade commander who had been unhorsed and was in danger of capture, thereby enabling him to rejoin and rally the disorganized troops. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.” He did not receive his Medal until 30 March 1898.
MOH CITATION:
While his regiment was retreating, voluntarily gave up his horse to his brigade commander who had been unhorsed and was in danger of capture, thereby enabling him to rejoin and rally the disorganized troops. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.
BURIAL LOCATION: NEBO CEMETERY, CAMDEN, INDIANA.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
