Nathaniel Gwynne

Nathaniel Gwynne
Born (1849-07-05)July 5, 1849
Urbana, Ohio
Died January 6, 1883(1883-01-06) (aged 33)
Buried at Kansas City, Missouri
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Rank Private
Unit Ohio Company H, 13th Ohio Cavalry
Battles/wars Battle of the Crater
American Civil War
Awards Medal of Honor

Private Nathaniel McClean Gwynne (July 5, 1849 - January 6, 1883) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gwynee received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gwynne's medal was won for his actions during the Battle of the Crater, part of the Siege of Petersburg.[1] He was honored with the award on January 27, 1865.[2]

Gwynee was from Urbana, Ohio, and entered service in Fairmount, Missouri.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Nathaniel McClean Gwynne, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 July 1864, while serving with Company H, 13th Ohio Cavalry, in action at Petersburg, Virginia. When about entering upon the charge, Private Gwynne, then but 15 years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mustered. He indignantly protected and participated in the charge, his left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterward.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Nathaniel Gwynne". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved June 27, 2014.
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