Gabriel Cole (Medal of Honor)

Gabriel Cole (March 22, 1831 January 9, 1907) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry and the capture of the flag of the 45th Virginia Infantry Regiment during the Battle of Opequon more commonly called the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864.

Gabriel Cole
Born(1831-03-22)March 22, 1831
Broome County, New York
DiedJanuary 7, 1907(1907-01-07) (aged 75)
Tustin, Michigan
Place of burial
Sherman Township Cemetery, Tustin, Michigan
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Rank Corporal
UnitMichigan 5th Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Cavalry - Company I
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  Battle of Opequon
Awards Medal of Honor

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 Corporal Gabriel Cole, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1864, while serving with Company I, 5th Michigan Cavalry, in action at Winchester, Virginia, for capture of flag, during which he was wounded in the leg.”

Corporal Cole was one of two members of the 5th Michigan Cavalry to receive the Medal of Honor for this action. The other was Sgt. Henry M. Fox.

See also

References

  • "Gabriel Cole". Hall of Valor. Military Times.


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