U.S. Army
Post, Philip SidneyConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Brigadier General
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command59th Illinois Infantry
BirthplaceFlorida, New York
Citation
Led his brigade in an attack upon a strong position under a terrific fire of grape, canister, and musketry; was struck down by a grapeshot after he had reached the enemy’s works.
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