Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Lewis Addison Grant

Details

Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General U.S. Vols.)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
5th Vermont Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: Salem Heights, Virginia, USA

Citation

Personal gallantry and intrepidity displayed in the management of his brigade and in leading it in the assault in which he was wounded.

Medal of Honor Recipient Lewis A. Grant

Additional Details

Accredited to: Bellows Falls, Windham County, Vermont
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: May 11, 1893
Born: January 17, 1829, Winhall, Bennington County, VT, United States
Died: March 20, 1918
Buried: Lakewood Cemetery (PM) (9-416-2) , Minneapolis, MN, United States

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