Medal of Honor Action Place: Laurel Hill, Virginia, USA
Citation
Rode to the head of the assaulting column, then much broken by severe losses and faltering under the close fire of artillery, placed himself conspicuously in front of the troops, and gallantly rallied and led them to within a few feet of the enemy's works, where he was severely wounded and captured.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: March 30, 1898
Born: May 1, 1833, Guilford, Windham County, VT, United States
Died: December 27, 1908
Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (PM) (N-130) , Baltimore, MD, United States