Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Harvey May Munsell
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company A,
99th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1 - 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
Gallant and courageous conduct as color bearer. (This noncommissioned officer carried the colors of his regiment through 13 engagements.)
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 5, 1866
- Born: January 5, 1843, Painted Post, Steuben County, NY, United States
- Died: February 9, 1913, Mount Vernon, NY, United States
- Buried: Mount Auburn Cemetery (MH) (Mistletoe Path 3398), Cambridge, MA, United States