Medal of Honor Action Place: near Moorefield, West Virginia, USA
Citation
Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: April 4, 1898
Born: May 10, 1846, Washington County, PA, United States
Died: March 12, 1923, Washington, PA, United States
Buried: Lone Pine Cemetery (71), Lone Pine, Amwell Township, PA, United States