Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Michael A Sowers
Details
- Also Known As: Michael A. Sauers
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company L,
4th Pennsylvania Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 1, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Stony Creek Station, Virginia
Citation
His horse having been shot from under him, he voluntarily and on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 16, 1897
- Born: September 14, 1844, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, United States
- Died: January 7, 1920, Findley, PA, United States
- Buried: St. Columbkille Cemetery, Imperial, PA, United States