Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
M. R. william Grebe
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
4th Missouri Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 31, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Jonesboro, Georgia, USA
Citation
While acting as aide and carrying orders across a most dangerous part of the battlefield, being hindered by a Confederate advance, seized a rifle, took a place in the ranks and was conspicuous in repulsing the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 24, 1899
- Born: August 4, 1838, Hildesheim, Germany
- Died: December 24, 1916, Bonner Springs, KS, United States
- Buried: Mount St. Mary's Cemetery (MH) (A-118-7), Kansas City, MO, United States