Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George Dallas Sidman
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
16th Michigan Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 27, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gaines' Mill, Virginia, USA
Citation
Distinguished bravery in battle. Rallied his comrades to charge vastly superior force until wounded in the hip. He was a 16-year old drummer.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 6, 1892
- Born: November 25, 1844, Rochester, Monroe County, NY, United States
- Died: February 3, 1920, Lakeland, FL, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (3-2492), Arlington, VA, United States
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