Horatio L. Birdsall
| Horatio L. Birdsall | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1833 Monroe County, New York |
| Died | November 19, 1891 (aged 57–58) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 3rd Iowa Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Horatio L. Birdsall (1833–November 29, 1891) was a sergeant who served the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was part of Company B in the 3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Birdsall was awarded a Medal of Honor.
Early life
Birdsall was born in Monroe County, New York.[1]
Service
Birdsall, at the time of the Civil War's breakout, was an inhabitant of Iowa. He enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry at Keokuk.[2] When General James H. Wilson moved on Columbus, Georgia, the 3rd Regiment accompanied him. In the Battle of Columbus, Birdsall and his regiment attacked a series of Confederate entrenchments that protected a bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The Regiment captured the entrenchments and bridge; Birdsall captured the Confederate flag-bearer and the flag.[3] For the capture of the flagbearer, Birdsall won the Medal of Honor.
During the war, Birdsall lost a part of his right thumb and was wounded in the head.[1]
Later life and death
Birdsall moved to Lawrence, Kansas after the war ended. He died November 29, 1891, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 State Historical Society of Iowa. "Biography". Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroes. State Historical Society of Iowa. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
- ↑ "Horatio L. Birdsall". Arlington National Cemetery Website. 2003. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
- ↑ State Historical Society of Iowa (2006). "Sgt. Horatio L. Birdsall". Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroe. State Historical Society of Iowa. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
External links
- "Horatio L. Birdsall". Find a Grave. January 27, 2002. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- "Horatio L. Birdsall". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved March 20, 2011.