Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Martin Wambsgan
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company D,
90th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
While the enemy were in close proximity, this soldier sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer having fallen on the field of battle.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Clyde, Wayne County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 3, 1896
- Born: August 19, 1839, Nusdorof, Bavaria, Germany
- Died: May 3, 1911, Baldwinsville, NY, United States
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (MH) (21-97), Syracuse, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: Onondaga Historical Association, Syracuse, NY