Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Alexander Stewart Webb

Details

Rank: Brigadier General (Highest Rank: Major General U.S.A.)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: July 3, 1863
Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Citation

Distinguished personal gallantry in leading his men forward at a critical period in the contest.

Medal of Honor Recipient Alexander S. Webb

Additional Details

Accredited to: New York, New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: September 28, 1891
Born: February 15, 1835, New York, NY, United States
Died: February 12, 1911, Riverdale, NY, United States
Buried: U.S. Military Academy Cemetery (M-18), West Point, NY, United States
Location of Medal: West Point Museum (1904 design), West Point, NY