Horatio L. Birdsall

Horatio L. Birdsall (July 16, 1833 – November 29, 1891) was a sergeant who served the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was part of Company B in the 3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Birdsall was awarded a Medal of Honor.

Horatio L. Birdsall
BornJuly 16, 1833
Monroe County, New York, US
DiedNovember 19, 1891 (aged 57–58)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankSergeant
Unit3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Early life

Birdsall was born in Monroe County, New York.[1]

Service

Birdsall, at the time of the Civil War's breakout, was an inhabitant of Iowa. He enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry at Keokuk. When General James H. Wilson moved on Columbus, Georgia, the 3rd Regiment accompanied him. In the Battle of Columbus, Birdsall and his regiment attacked a series of Confederate entrenchments that protected a bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The Regiment captured the entrenchments and bridge; Birdsall captured the Confederate flag-bearer and the flag.[2] For the capture of the flagbearer, Birdsall won the Medal of Honor.

During the war, Birdsall lost a part of his right thumb and was wounded in the head.[1]

Later life and death

Birdsall moved to Lawrence, Kansas after the war ended. He died November 29, 1891, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[3][1]

See also

References
  1. State Historical Society of Iowa. "Biography". Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroes. State Historical Society of Iowa. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
  2. State Historical Society of Iowa (2006). "Sgt. Horatio L. Birdsall". Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroe. State Historical Society of Iowa. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
  3. "Burial Detail: Birdsall, Horatio L (Section 13, Grave 6935)". ANC Explorer. Arlington National Cemetery. (Official website).


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