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

William Schmidt

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company G,
    37th Ohio Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: November 25, 1863
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Missionary Ridge, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Rescued a wounded comrade under terrific fire.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: November 9, 1895
  • Born: July 10, 1846, Tiffin, Seneca County, OH, United States
  • Died: June 3, 1905, Minneapolis, MN, United States
  • Buried: Lakewood Cemetery; Hennepin County, Minneapolis, MN, United States
 

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