Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Galusha Pennypacker

Details

Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Major General U.S.A.)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
97th Pennsylvania Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: January 15, 1865
Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher, North Carolina, USA

Citation

Gallantly led the charge over a traverse and planted the colors of one of his regiments thereon; was severely wounded.

Medal of Honor Recipient Galusha Pennypacker

Additional Details

Accredited to: West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: August 17, 1891
Born: June 1, 1844, Near Valley Forge, Chester County, PA, United States
Died: October 1, 1916, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Buried: Philadelphia National Cemetery(MH) (D-125), Philadelphia, PA, United States