Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
George Washington Mindil
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
61st Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 5, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
As aide-de-camp led the charge with a part of a regiment, pierced the enemy's center, silenced some of his artillery, and, getting in his rear, caused him to abandon his position.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 25, 1893
- Born: August 9, 1843, near Frankfort, Germany
- Died: July 20, 1907
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (3-1568), Arlington, VA, United States