George D. Sidman

George Dallas Sidman (November 24, 1844-February 3, 1920) was a soldier who fought in the American Civil War and became a recipient of the Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor.[1]

Portrait of George Sidman, 1865

He served as a 16-year-old drummer boy Private in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry.[2][1]

During an assault on a superior Confederate force at Battle of Gaines' Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862, Private Sidman remained in front of his comrades and continued to rally the charge until wounded in the hip. For bravery in battle, he was promoted to Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor on April 6, 1892.[3]

After injuries sustained multiple times in the Civil War, Sidman would serve the rest of the War in the Veteran Reserve Corps.[4][5]

After the Civil War, Sidman would apply and receive a Civil War Pension. Upon his death, Sidman is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[6]

References
  1. "Congressional Medal of Honor File of Private George E. Sidman, Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry Regiment". National Archives Catalog. 26589720: National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved 18 October 2020.CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. The Story of American Heroism: Thrilling Narratives of Personal Adventures During the Great Civil War, as Told by the Medal Winners and Roll of Honor Men. J.W. Jones. 1895. p. 124. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  3. Joseph Brady Mitchell; James Otis (1968). The Badge of Gallantry: Recollections of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Winners. Macmillan. p. 102. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  4. "Compiled Military Service Record of Corporal George D. Sidman, 100th Company, 2nd Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps". National Archives Catalog. 134739133: National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved 18 October 2020.CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. "Compiled Military Service Record of Corporal George D. Sidman, Company D, 12th Veteran Reserve Corps". National Archives Catalog. 134739178: National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved 18 October 2020.CS1 maint: location (link)
  6. Patricia Majher (4 June 2018). Bold Boys in Michigan History. Wayne State University Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-8143-4455-2. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
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