Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Lewis A Rounds
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Brevet Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
8th Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 12, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 6, 1864
By Major General George G. Meade, at a review of the 2nd Army Corps Headquarters, Peebles' House, near Petersburg, Va.
- Born: June 7, 1843, Cattaraugus County, NY, United States
- Died: May 1, 1916, Wood Soldier's Home, WI, United States
- Buried: Wood National Cemetery (MH) (20-41), Milwaukee, WI, United States