Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Second Lieutenant in Company H, 2nd New York Militia Regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on July 30, 1864. His citation reads "Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners". His Medal was awarded to him on July 20, 1897.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Civil War as a Second Lieutenant in Company H, 2nd New York Militia Regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on July 30, 1864. His citation reads "Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, saw 4 of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with the 4 prisoners". His Medal was awarded to him on July 20, 1897.
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