Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Theodore W Greig
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
61st New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 17, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Antietam, Maryland, USA
Citation
A Confederate regiment, the 4th Alabama Infantry (C.S.A.), having planted its battle flag slightly in advance of the regiment, this officer rushed forward and seized it, and, although shot through the neck, retained the flag and brought it within the Union lines.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Staten Island, Richmond County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 10, 1887
- Born: March 13, 1843, NY, United States
- Died: November 17, 1893, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (PM) (50-Linden), Bronx, NY, United States