Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
David H Scofield
Details
- Rank: Quartermaster Sergeant (Highest Rank: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
5th New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 19, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cedar Creek, Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of flag of 13th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 26, 1864
- Born: December 10, 1840, Mamaroneck, Westchester County, NY, United States
- Died: September 30, 1905, Bath, NY, United States
- Buried: Slasson Cemetery (MH), Darien, CT, United States