b. 01/05/1841 Pompey, New York. d. 08/05/1911 Alhambra, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 06/04/1865 Sayler’s Creek, Virginia.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a First Sergeant in Company G, 2nd Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Battle of Sailors Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865. His citation reads “Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (C.S.A.)”. His Medal was issued on April 24, 1865. He ended the war as a Lieutenant.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (Confederate States of America).
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN GABRIEL CEMETERY, SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA.
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LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
