Daniel Tweed Ferrier
Daniel Tweed Ferrier | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1841 Indiana |
| Died | March 18, 1914 (aged 72) Indiana |
| Buried | Nebo Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company K, 2nd Indiana Cavalry |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Sergeant Daniel Tweed Ferrier (November 26, 1841 to March 18, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ferrier received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Varnells Station in Georgia on 9 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 March 1898.[1][2]
Biography
Ferrier was born in Indiana on 26 November 1841. He enlisted into the 2nd Indiana Cavalry. He died on 18 March 1914 and his remains are interred at the Nebo Cemetery in Camden, Indiana.
Medal of Honor citation
While his regiment was retreating, voluntarily gave up his horse to his brigade commander who had been unhorsed and was in danger of capture, thereby enabling him to rejoin and rally the disorganized troops. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Daniel Tweed Ferrier". Retrieved 22 November 2013.