Medal of Honor Citation
- Rank and organization: Major General, U.S. Volunteers
- Place and Date: At Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863.
- Entered Service At: New York, N.Y.
- Birth: New York, N.Y.
- Date of Issue: October 30, 1897.
Citation:
- Displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the field vigorously contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage his troops after being himself severely wounded.
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