Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Hazard Stevens
Details
- Rank: Captain & Assistant Adjutant General (Highest Rank: Brevet Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 19, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Huger, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantly led a party that assaulted and captured the fort.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 13, 1894
- Born: June 9, 1842, Newport, Newport County, RI, United States
- Died: October 11, 1918, Olympia, WA, United States
- Buried: Island Cemetery, Newport, RI, United States