Horace Ellis

Horace Ellis (May 23, 1843 – June 27, 1867) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Globe Tavern.

Horace Ellis
Civil War era Army Medal of Honor
Born(1843-05-23)May 23, 1843
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 27, 1867(1867-06-27) (aged 24)
Eagle Point, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1865
RankSergeant
Unit Company A, 7th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
*Battle of Globe Tavern
AwardsMedal of Honor

Ellis was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He joined the 7th Wisconsin Infantry from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in July 1861.[1] He was detailed to the 4th US Artillery Regiment from February 1863 to January 1864. He was wounded at the Battle of White Oak Road, and mustered out in July 1865.[2]

Ellis died in Eagle Point, Wisconsin, aged only 24, and was buried in O'Neil Creek Cemetery.[1]

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Horace Ellis, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 21 August 1864, while serving with Company A, 7th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, for capture of flag of 16th Mississippi (Confederate States of America).

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See also

References
  1. "Sgt. Horace Ellis Chippewa Falls". The Daily Telegram. July 3, 1969. p. 25. Retrieved April 7, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Short Bio
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