b. 01/09/1846 Ira, New York. d. 14/06/1884 Cullen, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 06/04/1865 Deatonsville (Sailor’s Creek), Virginia.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Army at Augusta, New York. He served as a Quartermaster Sergeant. He was awarded the CMOH as a Private in Company B, 24th New York Cavalry for action on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville (Sailor’s Creek), Virginia. His citation reads “Capture of battle flag.” He received his Medal on May 3, 1865.
MOH CITATION:
Capture of battle flag.
BURIAL LOCATION: LAKEVIEW CEMETERY, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NEW YORK.
LOT 130.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
