Daniel G. Caldwell

Sergeant Daniel G. Caldwell (June 1, 1842 to April 15, 1917) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Caldwell received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Hatcher's Run in Virginia on 6 February 1865. He was honored with the award on 25 February 1865.[1][2][3]

Daniel G. Caldwell
Born(1842-06-01)June 1, 1842
Marble Hill, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 15, 1917(1917-04-15) (aged 74)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of serviceAugust 28, 1862 to July 14, 1865
RankSergeant
Unit 13th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry - Company H
Battles/warsBattle of Hatcher's Run
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Caldwell was born in Marble Hill, Pennsylvania on 1 June 1842. He enlisted in the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry on 28 August 1862. After earning the Medal of Honor he was promoted to 2nd lieutenant. He served until the end of the war when he was mustered out on 14 July 1865.

Caldwall died on 15 April 1917 and his remains are interred at Mount Peace Cemetery in Philadelphia.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

In a mounted charge, dashed into center of the enemy's line and captured the colors of the 33rd North Carolina Infantry.[1][2]

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See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  2. "Daniel G. Caldwell". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 24 November 2013.
  4. "Daniel G. Caldwell". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
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