Sidman, George Dallas, 1844-1920

Variant names

Hide Profile

Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a 16 year old drummer boy Private in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry. During an assault on a superior Confederate force at Gaines Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862, Private Sidman remained in front of his comrades and continued to rally the charge until wounded in the hip. For bravery in battle, he was promoted Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1892.

Archival Resources

Person

Birth 1844-11-25

Death 1920-02-03

Male

Americans

English

Related Descriptions
Information

Permalink: http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6dc8r82

Ark ID: w6dc8r82

SNAC ID: 84408122