Sidman, George D.
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Biographical notes:
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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Subjects:
- 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
- Prisoner of war
- Veterans
- Veterans' benefits
Occupations:
- Civil servants
- Farmers
- Soldiers
Places:
- DC, US
- VA, US
- MI, US
- PA, US
- FL, US
- NY, US
