Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Douglas Hapeman
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
104th Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 20, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, USA
Citation
With conspicuous coolness and bravery rallied his men under a severe attack, reformed the broken ranks, and repulsed the attack.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 5, 1898
- Born: January 15, 1839, Ephrata, Fulton County, NY, United States
- Died: June 3, 1905, Ottawa, IL, United States
- Buried: Ottawa Avenue Cemetery (PM) (76-A) , Ottawa, IL, United States