Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Isaac Swartwood Catlin
Details
- Rank: Colonel (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
109th New York Infantry (Railway Brigade) - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 30, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
In a heroic effort to rally the disorganized troops was disabled by a severe wound. While being carried from the field he recovered somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his right leg.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Owego, Tioga County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 13, 1899
- Born: July 8, 1835, Near Owego, Tioga County, NY, United States
- Died: January 19, 1916, Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (2-3397), Arlington, VA, United States