Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Daniel P Reigle
Details
- Rank: Corporal (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
87th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
For gallantry while rushing forward to capture a Confederate flag at the stone fence where the enemy's last stand was made.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 26, 1864
- Born: February 19, 1841, Adams County, PA, United States
- Died: March 19, 1917, Gettysburg, PA, United States
- Buried: Mount Carmel Cemetery (MH) , Littlestown, PA, United States
- Location of Medal: Gettysburg Museum and Visitor Center, National Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA