Horatio L. Birdsall

Horatio L. Birdsall (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
Born1833
Monroe County, New York
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
Unit 3rd 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.[2] 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.[3] 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 in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]

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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. "Horatio L. Birdsall". Arlington National Cemetery Website. 2003. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
  3. 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.


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