Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Sylvester Hopkins Martin
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
88th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Weldon Railroad, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnaissance, discovering the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an attack made in strong force.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 5, 1894
- Born: August 9, 1841, Chester County, PA, United States
- Died: September 25, 1927, Erie, PA, United States
- Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery (204-717), Philadelphia, PA, United States