Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Moses Veale
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
109th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 28, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wauhatchie, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action; manifesting throughout the engagement coolness, zeal, judgment, and courage. His horse was shot from under him and he was hit by four enemy bullets.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 17, 1894
- Born: November 9, 1832, Bridgeton, Cumberland County, NJ, United States
- Died: July 27, 1917, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Moreland-716-3), Bala-Cynwyd, PA, United States