U.S. ARMY

AXEL H. REED

RANK: SERGEANT
CONFLICT/ERA: U.S. CIVIL WAR
UNIT/COMMAND: COMPANY K, 2D MINNESOTA INFANTRY
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 1863
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE: CHICKAMAUGA & MISSIONARY RIDGE, GEORGIA & TENNESSEE

CITATION:

While in arrest at Chickamagua, Ga., left his place in the rear and voluntarily went to the line of battle, secured a rifle, and fought gallantly during the two-day battle; was released from arrest in recognition of his bravery. At Missionary Ridge Reed commanded his company and gallantly led it, being among the first to enter the enemy’s works; was severely wounded, losing an arm, but declined a discharge and remained in active service to the end of the war.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY: NO
BORN: MARCH 13, 1835, HARTFORD, OXFORD COUNTY, MAINE

DIED: JANUARY 21, 1917, GLENCOE, MINNESOTA

AXEL H. REED