Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Absalom Baird
Details
- Rank: Brigadier General (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 1, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Jonesboro, Georgia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 22, 1896
- Born: August 20, 1824, Washington, Washington County, PA, United States
- Died: June 14, 1905, near Relay, MD, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (1-55), Arlington, VA, United States