Historical records matching Pvt. Martin Wambsgan, Medal of Honor
About Pvt. Martin Wambsgan, 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 Martin Wambsgan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 October 1864, while serving with Company D, 90th New York Infantry, in action at Cedar Creek, Virginia. While the enemy were in close proximity, Private Wambsgan sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the Color Bearer having fallen on the field of battle.
General Orders: Date of Issue: November 3, 1896
Action Date: October 19, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company D
Division: 90th New York Infantry
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Pvt. Martin Wambsgan, Medal of Honor's Timeline
1839 |
August 19, 1839
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Nusdorof, Bavaria, Germany
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1911 |
May 3, 1911
Age 71
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Woodlawn Cemetery Syracuse Onondaga County New York
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