U.S. Army
Rossbach, ValentineConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/Command34th New York Battery
Citation
Encouraged his cannoneers to hold a very dangerous position, and when all depended on several good shots it was from his piece that the most effective were delivered, causing the enemy’s fire to cease and thereby relieving the critical position of the Federal troops.
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