Sidman, George Dallas, 1844-1920
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Sidman, George Dallas, 1844-1920
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Sidman
Forename :
George Dallas
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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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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
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q99659032
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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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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.