Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Orlando Phidelio Boss
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
25th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cold Harbor, Virginia, USA
Citation
Rescued his lieutenant, who was lying between the lines mortally wounded; this under a heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1888
- Born: July 30, 1844, Fitchburg, Worcester County, MA, United States
- Died: December 28, 1931
- Buried: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, MA, United States
- Location of Medal: Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg, MA