Cyrus Sears
American Civil War soldier
About Cyrus Sears
Lived 1832 – 1909 (aged 77).
Cyrus Sears (March 10, 1832 – November 30, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Sears received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Sear's medal was awarded for his heroism during the Battle of Iuka in Mississippi on 19 September 1862.
Sears was born in Meredith, New York, and entered service in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was buried in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was Cyrus Sears?
American Civil War soldier (1832–1909)
When was Cyrus Sears born?
Cyrus Sears was born on 10 March 1832 in Meredith.
When did Cyrus Sears die?
Cyrus Sears died on 30 November 1909.
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