b. 1842 Niagara County, New York. d. 07/08/1926 San Mateo County, California.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 02/03/1865 Waynesboro, Virginia.
Congdon enlisted in the Army from Fairport, New York in October 1861, but was discharged for disability in January 1862. Despite this, he re-enlisted in May 1862, and fought at the Battle of Culpeper Court House, where he was wounded. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.
MOH CITATION:
Recapture of Gen. Crook’s headquarters flag.
BURIAL LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
SECTION OSA, ROW 15, GRAVE 7
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
