Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Hiram W Purcell
Details
- Rank: Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
104th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 31, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fair Oaks, Virginia, USA
Citation
While carrying the regimental colors on the retreat he returned to face the advancing enemy, flag in hand, and saved the other color, which would otherwise have been captured.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1894
- Born: August 1, 1837, Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County, PA, United States
- Died: May 13, 1918, White Haven, PA, United States
- Buried: Laurel Hill Cemetery (MH), White Haven, PA, United States