Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Martin Schubert
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Lieutenant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company E,
26th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 13, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Relinquished a furlough granted for wounds, entered the battle, where he picked up the colors after several bearers had been killed or wounded, and carried them until himself again wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Elmira, Chemung County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 1, 1893
- Born: June 29, 1838, Germany
- Died: April 25, 1912, St. Louis, MO, United States
- Buried: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (MH) (4-12310), St. Louis, MO, United States