Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Robert J Gardner
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company K,
34th Massachusetts Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Was among the first to enter Fort Gregg, clearing his way by using his musket on the heads of the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Egremont, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 12, 1865
- Born: September 28, 1837, Livingston, Columbia County, NY, United States
- Died: September 23, 1902, Iosco, MI, United States
- Buried: Wright Cemetery, Parkers Corners, Iosco Township, MI, United States
- Location of Medal: Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti, MI