First Medal of Honor Recipients

WILLIAM SCHMIDT

U.S. ARMY

WILLIAM SCHMIDT

Rank:

Conflict/Era:

U.S. CIVIL WAR

Unit/Command:

COMPANY G, 37TH OHIO INFANTRY

Military Service Branch:

U.S. ARMY

Medal of Honor Action Date:

NOVEMBER 25, 1863

Medal of Honor Action Place:

MISSIONARY RIDGE, TENNESSEE, USA

Citation:

Rescued a wounded comrade under terrific fire.

Additional Information:

Awarded Posthumously:

NO

Born:

JULY 10, 1846, TIFFIN, SENECA COUNTY, OHIO

Died:

JUNE 3, 1905, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

Medal of Honor Celebration:
September 29th - October 4th, 2025

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