Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Marcellus J Newman
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
111th Illinois Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 14, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Resaca, Georgia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily returned, in the face of a severe fire from the enemy, and rescued a wounded comrade who had been left behind as the regiment fell back.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Richview, Washington County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 13, 1899
- Born: December 16, 1835, Richview, Washington County, IL, United States
- Died: November 15, 1905, Meeker, OK, United States
- Buried: Meeker New Hope Cemetery (PM) (3-2-1) , Meeker, OK, United States