Michael A. Dillon
Medal of Honor recipient
About Michael A. Dillon
Lived 1839 – 1904 (aged 65).
For other people named Michael Dillon, see Michael Dillon (disambiguation).
Michael Augustus Dillon (September 29, 1839 – October 6, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dillon received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia on May 5, 1862, and the Battle of Oak Grove in Virginia on June 25, 1862. He was honored with the award on October 10, 1889.
Biography
Dillon was born in Chelmsford, Massachusetts on September 29, 1839. He enlisted into the 2nd New Hampshire Infantry as a private. He died on October 6, 1904, and his remains are interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Medal of Honor citation
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael A. Dillon?
Medal of Honor recipient (1839-1904)
When was Michael A. Dillon born?
Michael A. Dillon was born on 29 September 1839 in Chelmsford.
When did Michael A. Dillon die?
Michael A. Dillon died on 6 October 1904.
Sources & further reading
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