Rank Private | Name Michael Dillon | |
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Born September 29, 1839Chelmsford, Massachusetts ( 1839-09-29 ) Died October 6, 1904(1904-10-06) (aged 65) Unit Company G, 2nd New Hampshire Infantry Battles/wars Battle of WilliamsburgBattle of Oak Grove | ||
Private Michael A. Dillon (September 29, 1839 to October 6, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dillon received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia on 5 May 1862 and the Battle of Oak Grove in Virginia on 25 June 1862. He was honored with the award on 10 October 1889.
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Biography
Dillon was born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts on 29 September 1839. He enlisted into the 2nd New Hampshire Infantry. He died on 6 October 1904 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
Bravery in repulsing the enemy's charge on a battery, at Williamsburg, Virginia At Oak Grove, Virginia, crawled outside the lines and brought in important information.