Francis Morrison

Private Francis Morrison (January 15, 1845 - April 30, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Morrison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Morrison's medal was won for his actions in the Bermuda Hundred Campaign on June 17, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 4, 1898.[2]

For those of a similar name, see Francis Moryson, Frances Morrison, and Francis H. Morrison House.

Francis Morrison
Born(1845-01-15)January 15, 1845
Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 30, 1913(1913-04-30) (aged 68)
Buried
Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
UnitPennsylvania Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/warsBermuda Hundred Campaign
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Morrison was born in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, entered service in Drakestown, Pennsylvania, and was buried in Ohiopyle.[1][2]

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 Francis Morrison, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 17 June 1864, while serving with Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. Private Morrison voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a wounded comrade.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Francis Morrison". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (M-P) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
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