Buried at San Gabriel Cemetery | Rank First Sergeant Name Albert Clapp | |
Born May 1, 1841
Pompey, New York ( 1841-05-01 ) Died May 8, 1911(1911-05-08) (aged 70) Allegiance United States of America Unit Company G, 2nd Ohio Cavalry | ||
Service/branch United States Army | ||
First Sergeant Albert Adams Clapp (May 1, 1841 to May 8, 1911) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Clapp received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 24 April 1865.
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Biography
Clapp was born in Pompey, New York on 1 May 1841. He enlisted into the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. He died on 8 May 1911 and his remains are interred at the San Gabriel Cemetery in California.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of battle flag of the 8th Florida Infantry (Confederate States of America).
References
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