One of 19 of 24 men (including two civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Ormsby M. Mitchell, penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
Additional Information:
Awarded Posthumously:
Yes
Born:
October 9, 1832, Christiansburg, Champaign County, Ohio
