Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Theodore Schwan
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
10th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 1, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Peebles Farm, Virginia, USA
Citation
At the imminent risk of his own life, while his regiment was falling back before a superior force of the enemy, he dragged a wounded and helpless officer to the rear, thus saving him from death or capture.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 12, 1898
- Born: July 9, 1841, Hanover, Germany
- Died: May 27, 1926, Washington, DC, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (2-860-), Arlington, VA, United States