Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Wager Swayne
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
43d Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 4, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Corinth, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Conspicuous gallantry in restoring order at a critical moment and leading his regiment in a charge.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 19, 1893
- Born: November 10, 1834, Columbus, Franklin County, OH, United States
- Died: December 18, 1902, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (3-1406), Arlington, VA, United States
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