Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Stephen Welch
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
154th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 8, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Dug Gap, Georgia, USA
Citation
Risked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 13, 1894
- Born: June 14, 1824, Groton, Tompkins County, NY, United States
- Died: March 30, 1906
- Buried: Allegany Cemetery (PM) (1-39), Allegany, NY, United States