Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Francis Bloodgood Hall
Details
- Rank: Chaplain
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
16th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Salem Heights, Virginia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire during the thickest of the fight and carried wounded men to the rear for treatment and attendance.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 16, 1897
- Born: November 16, 1827, New York, NY, United States
- Died: October 4, 1903
- Buried: Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, NY, United States
- Location of Medal: Kent-Delord House Museum, Plattsburgh, NY