Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Frederic Hartranft
Details
- Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
4th Pennsylvania Militia - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 21, 1861
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Bull Run, Virginia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily served as an aide and participated in the battle after expiration of his term of service, distinguishing himself in rallying several regiments which had been thrown into confusion.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 26, 1886
- Born: December 16, 1830, New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA, United States
- Died: October 17, 1889, Norristown, PA, United States
- Buried: Montgomery Cemetery (MH) (S-230-232), Norristown, PA, United States