Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Peter Grace
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
83d Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 5, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Wilderness Campaign, Virginia, USA
Citation
Singlehandedly rescued a comrade from two Confederate guards, knocking down one and compelling the surrender of the other.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Berkshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 27, 1894
- Born: March 18, 1845, Berkshire, Berkshire County, MA, United States
- Died: March 27, 1914
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-2556), Arlington, VA, United States