Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Entered the service at Bridgers Corner, Illinois and was a Private in Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry. At Vicksburg, Mississippi, he showed gallantry as a member of the Volunteer Storming Party in the charge against Confederate batteries on May 22, 1863. His citation and award was issued on September 2, 1893.
Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. Entered the service at Bridgers Corner, Illinois and was a Private in Company K, 55th Illinois Infantry. At Vicksburg, Mississippi, he showed gallantry as a member of the Volunteer Storming Party in the charge against Confederate batteries on May 22, 1863. His citation and award was issued on September 2, 1893.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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