Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Manning Ferguson Force
Details
- Rank: Brigadier General (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 22, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Citation
Charged upon the enemy's works, and after their capture defended his position against assaults of the enemy until he was severely wounded.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 31, 1892
- Born: December 17, 1824, Washington
- Died: May 8, 1899, Sandusky, OH, United States
- Buried: Spring Grove Cemetery (PM) (46-99), Cincinnati, OH, United States