Michael A. Dillon

Private Michael A. Dillon (September 29, 1839 to October 6, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dillon received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia on 5 May 1862 and the Battle of Oak Grove in Virginia on 25 June 1862. He was honored with the award on 10 October 1889.[1][2]

Michael A. Dillon
Born(1839-09-29)September 29, 1839
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 6, 1904(1904-10-06) (aged 65)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankPrivate
Unit 2nd New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company G
Battles/warsBattle of Williamsburg
Battle of Oak Grove
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Dillon was born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts on 29 September 1839. He enlisted into the 2nd New Hampshire Infantry. He died on 6 October 1904 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravery in repulsing the enemy's charge on a battery, at Williamsburg, Virginia At Oak Grove, Virginia, crawled outside the lines and brought in important information.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  2. "Michael A. Dillon". Archived from the original on 16 November 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
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