Pvt. Christian Streile, Medal of Honor

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Christian Streile, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 5 April 1865, while serving with Company I, 1st New Jersey Cavalry, in action at Paines Crossroads, Virginia, for capture of flag.

General Orders: Date of Issue: May 3, 1865

Action Date: April 5, 1865

Service: Army

Rank: Private

Company: Company I

Division: 1st New Jersey Cavalry

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