b. 25/11/1844 Rochester, New York. d. 03/02/1920 Lakeland, Florida.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 27/06/1862 Gaines’ Mill, Virginia.
George D Sidman MOH
He served as a 16-year-old drummer boy Private in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry.
During an assault on a superior Confederate force at Battle of Gaines’ Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862, Private Sidman remained in front of his comrades and continued to rally the charge until wounded in the hip. For bravery in battle, he was promoted to Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1892.
After injuries sustained multiple times in the Civil War, Sidman would serve the rest of the War in the Veteran Reserve Corps.
After the Civil War, Sidman would apply and receive a Civil War Pension. Upon his death, Sidman is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
MOH CITATION:
Distinguished bravery in battle. Rallied his comrades to charge vastly superior force until wounded in the hip. He was a 16-year old drummer.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 3, GRAVE 2492.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
