Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Albert Power
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
3d Iowa Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 7, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Pea Ridge, Arkansas, USA
Citation
Under a heavy fire and at great personal risk went to the aid of a dismounted comrade who was surrounded by the enemy, took him up on his own horse, and carried him to a place of safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 6, 1899
- Born: June 18, 1842, Liberty, Guernsey County, OH, United States
- Died: April 26, 1923, Bloomfield, IA, United States
- Buried: I.O.O.F. Cemetery (PM) , Bloomfield, IA, United States
- Location of Medal: Davis County Historical Society, Bloomfield, IA