Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

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

David Sloane Stanley

Details

Rank: Major General
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: November 30, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Citation

At a critical moment rode to the front of one of his brigades, reestablished its lines, and gallantly led it in a successful assault.

Medal of Honor Recipient David S. Stanley

Additional Details

Accredited to: Congress, Wayne County, Ohio
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: March 29, 1893
Born: June 1, 1828, Cedar Valley, Wayne County, OH, United States
Died: March 13, 1902, Washington, DC, United States
Buried: Soldier's Home National Cemetery (PM) (O-20) , Washington, DC, United States