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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Birdsall was born in [[Monroe County, New York|Monroe County]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name=Shortone>{{cite web |
Birdsall was born in [[Monroe County, New York|Monroe County]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref name=Shortone>{{cite web|url=http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/exhibits/medal-of-honor/birdsall-horatio_cw/bio.htm |title=Biography |author=[[State Historical Society of Iowa]] |date= |work=Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroes |publisher=[[State Historical Society of Iowa]] |accessdate=9 January 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523113144/http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/exhibits/medal-of-honor/birdsall-horatio_cw/bio.htm |archivedate=23 May 2011 |df= }}</ref> |
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==Service== |
==Service== |
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Birdsall, at the time of the Civil War's breakout, was an inhabitant of [[Iowa]]. He enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry at [[Keokuk, Iowa|Keokuk]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/hlbirdsa.htm |title=Horatio L. Birdsall |author= |year=2003 |work= |publisher=Arlington National Cemetery Website |accessdate=9 January 2011}}</ref> |
Birdsall, at the time of the Civil War's breakout, was an inhabitant of [[Iowa]]. He enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry at [[Keokuk, Iowa|Keokuk]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/hlbirdsa.htm |title=Horatio L. Birdsall |author= |year=2003 |work= |publisher=Arlington National Cemetery Website |accessdate=9 January 2011}}</ref> |
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When General [[James H. Wilson]] moved on [[Columbus, Georgia|Columbus]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], the 3rd Regiment accompanied him. In the [[Battle of Columbus (1865)|Battle of Columbus]], Birdsall and his regiment attacked a series of [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] entrenchments that protected a bridge over the [[Chattahoochee River]]. The Regiment captured the entrenchments and bridge; Birdsall captured the [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] flag-bearer and the flag.<ref>{{cite web |
When General [[James H. Wilson]] moved on [[Columbus, Georgia|Columbus]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], the 3rd Regiment accompanied him. In the [[Battle of Columbus (1865)|Battle of Columbus]], Birdsall and his regiment attacked a series of [[Confederate States Army|Confederate]] entrenchments that protected a bridge over the [[Chattahoochee River]]. The Regiment captured the entrenchments and bridge; Birdsall captured the [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] flag-bearer and the flag.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/exhibits/medal-of-honor/birdsall-horatio_cw/index.htm |title=Sgt. Horatio L. Birdsall |author=[[State Historical Society of Iowa]] |year=2006 |work=Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroe |publisher=[[State Historical Society of Iowa]] |accessdate=9 January 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110523103145/http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/exhibits/medal-of-honor/birdsall-horatio_cw/index.htm |archivedate=23 May 2011 |df= }}</ref> For the capture of the flagbearer, Birdsall won the [[Medal of Honor]]. |
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During the war, Birdsall lost a part of his right thumb and was wounded in the head.<ref name=Shortone /> |
During the war, Birdsall lost a part of his right thumb and was wounded in the head.<ref name=Shortone /> |
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Horatio L. Birdsall | |
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| Born | 1833 Monroe County, New York |
| Died | November 19, 1891 (aged 57–58) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 3rd Iowa Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Horatio L. Birdsall (1833–November 29, 1891) was a sergeant who served the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was part of Company B in the 3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. Birdsall was awarded a Medal of Honor.
Early life
Birdsall was born in Monroe County, New York.[1]
Service
Birdsall, at the time of the Civil War's breakout, was an inhabitant of Iowa. He enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry at Keokuk.[2] When General James H. Wilson moved on Columbus, Georgia, the 3rd Regiment accompanied him. In the Battle of Columbus, Birdsall and his regiment attacked a series of Confederate entrenchments that protected a bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The Regiment captured the entrenchments and bridge; Birdsall captured the Confederate flag-bearer and the flag.[3] For the capture of the flagbearer, Birdsall won the Medal of Honor.
During the war, Birdsall lost a part of his right thumb and was wounded in the head.[1]
Later life and death
Birdsall moved to Lawrence, Kansas after the war ended. He died November 29, 1891, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c State Historical Society of Iowa. "Biography". Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroes. State Historical Society of Iowa. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Horatio L. Birdsall". Arlington National Cemetery Website. 2003. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
- ^ State Historical Society of Iowa (2006). "Sgt. Horatio L. Birdsall". Iowa Medal of Honor: Heroe. State Historical Society of Iowa. Archived from the original on 23 May 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
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External links
- "Horatio L. Birdsall". Find a Grave. January 27, 2002. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
- "Horatio L. Birdsall". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved March 20, 2011.
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- 1833 births
- 1891 deaths
- People from Monroe County, New York
- People of Iowa in the American Civil War
- People from Lawrence, Kansas
- Union Army soldiers
- United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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