George D. Sidman
American Civil War recipient of the Medal of Honor
About George D. Sidman
Lived 1844 – 1920 (aged 75). George D. Sidman was an American.
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.
He served as a 16-year-old drummer boy Private in Company C, 16th Michigan Infantry.
After injuries sustained multiple times in the Civil War, Sidman would serve the rest of the War in the Veteran Reserve Corps.
After the Civil War, Sidman would apply and receive a Civil War Pension. Upon his death, Sidman is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Who was George D. Sidman?
American Civil War recipient of the Medal of Honor (1844-1920)
When was George D. Sidman born?
George D. Sidman was born on 24 November 1844 in Rochester.
When did George D. Sidman die?
George D. Sidman died on 3 February 1920 in Lakeland.
What nationality was George D. Sidman?
George D. Sidman was American.
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