Sidman, George Dallas, 1844-1920

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Sidman, George Dallas, 1844-1920

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Sidman

Forename :

George Dallas

Date :

1844-1920

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Sidman, George D., 1844-1920

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Surname :

Sidman

Forename :

George D.

Date :

1844-1920

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1844-11-25

1844

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1920-02-03

1920

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Biographical History

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.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7882799/george-dallas-sidman

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Bull Run, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1862

Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863

Civil War, 1861-1865

Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862

Gaines' Mill, Battle of, Va., 1862

Hanover Court House, Battle of, Hanover, Va., 1862

Medal of Honor

Peninsula Campaign, 1862

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District of Columbia

DC, US

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George D. Sidman served a portion of his Civil War Service in the Washington, DC area.

Virginia

VA, US

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George D. Sidman served a portion of his Civil War Service in Virginia.

Owosso

MI, US

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George D. Sidman enlisted in the 16th Michigan Infantry in Owosso, Michigan.

Philadelphia

PA, US

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Residence

George D. Sidman was a Special Examiner for the US Bureau of Pensions.

Florida

FL, US

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Death

George D. Sidman died in Lakeland, Florida on February 3, 1920.

Rochester

NY, US

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Birth

George D. Sidman was born on November 25, 1844.

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