Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
James M Seitzinger
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
116th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cold Harbor, Virginia, USA
Citation
When the color bearer was shot down, this soldier seized the colors and bore them gallantly in a charge against the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Worcester, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 1, 1906
- Born: November 24, 1846, Germany
- Died: January 14, 1924, Gordon, PA, United States
- Buried: Christ Church Cemetery (PM), Fountain Springs, PA, United States