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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Moses Veale
Medal of Honor Recipient Moses Veale
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
 

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