Awards Medal of Honor Rank Private | Died March 12, 1915 Name John Vanderslice | |
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Born August 31, 1846
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ( 1846-08-31 ) Battles/wars Battle of Hatcher's Run Place of burial Evansburg, Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania, United States Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Battles and wars Battle of Hatcher's Run Allegiance United States of America | ||
John Mitchell Vanderslice (August 31, 1846 - March 12, 1915) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
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Biography
Vanderslice served in the American Civil War in the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He received the Medal of Honor on September 1, 1893 for his actions at the Battle of Hatcher's Run on February 6, 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company D, 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Place and date: At Hatcher's Run, Va., 6 February 1865. Entered service at:------. Birth: Philadelphia, Pa. Date of Issue: 1 September 1893.
Citation:
Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge.
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