James M. Seitzinger
James M. Seitzinger | |
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Born | Pottsville, Pennsylvania | November 24, 1856
Died | January 14, 1924 | (aged 67)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1864 - 1865 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 116th Pennsylvania Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Cold Harbor |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
James M. Seitzinger (1846–1924) was an American recipient of Medal of Honor which he was awarded on March 1, 1906.[1]
Biography[]
Seitzinger was born on November 24, 1846 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. In April 1864, he joined Company G of the 116th Pennsylvania Infantry along with his father Israel. Together they fought in the Battle of the Wilderness, Battle of Cold Harbor, Battle of Spotsylvania and Battle of Petersburg. On August 25, 1864 he was nominated for the Medal of Honor recipient, for his courageous flag rescue, but didn't receive the medal until March 1, 1906. He died at the age of 77, on January 14, 1924 and was buried at in Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania.[2]
References[]
- ^ "James M. Seitzinger". Military Times. Archived from the original on August 7, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ "Sgt. James M. Seitzinger & Family". Color Bearers. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
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- 1846 births
- 1924 deaths
- People of Pennsylvania in the American Civil War
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- Union Army soldiers
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