Martin Wambsgan
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Martin Wambsgan | |
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90th New York Infantry Regiment | |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Martin Wambsgan (August 19, 1839 – January 17, 1911) was a German born
Wambsgan enlisted in the Union Army at Clyde, New York in October 1861. He re-enlisted in February 1864, and mustered out with his regiment in early 1866.[1]
He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Syracuse, NY), Section 21, Plot 97.
Medal of Honor citation
"The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Martin Wambsgan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 October 1864, while serving with Company D, 90th New York Infantry, in action at Cedar Creek, Virginia. While the enemy were in close proximity, Private Wambsgan sprang forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the Color Bearer having fallen on the field of battle."[citation needed]
See also
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: T-Z
References
External links
- "Martin Wambsgan". Hall of Valor. Military Times.
- Martin Wambsgan grave at Woodlawn Cemetery (Syracuse, New York)
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