Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Stephen Potter Corliss
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brevet Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
4th New York Heavy Artillery - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 2, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: South Side Railroad, Virginia, USA
Citation
Raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy's works.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Albany, Albany County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: January 17, 1895
- Born: July 26, 1842, Albany, Albany County, NY, United States
- Died: May 9, 1904, Pittsfield, MA, United States
- Buried: Albany Rural Cemetery (MH) (18-74/75), Albany, NY, United States