Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Richard Enderlin
Details
- Rank: Musician (Highest Rank: Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
73d Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1 - 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
Voluntarily took a rifle and served as a soldier in the ranks during the first and second days of the battle. Voluntarily and at his own imminent peril went into the enemy's lines at night and, under a sharp fire, rescued a wounded comrade.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 11, 1897
- Born: January 11, 1843, Germany
- Died: February 11, 1930, Chillicothe, OH, United States
- Buried: Grandview Cemetery (MH) (9-137), Chillicothe, OH, United States