George A. Loyd
George A. Loyd (May 9, 1844 – May 13, 1917) was a private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
George Loyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 9, 1844 Muskingum County, Ohio |
| Died | May 13, 1917 (aged 73) |
| Place of burial | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company A, 122nd Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. Entered service at. ------. Birth: Muskingum County, Ohio. Date of issue: April 16, 1891.
Citation:
Capture of division flag of General Heth.
See also
References
- ""GEORGE LOYD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links
- "George A. Loyd". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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