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Daniel T. Ferrier
Sergeant
1841 – 1914
Sergeant Daniel T. Ferrier served the U.S. Army. Daniel was 72 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Medal of Honor
9 May 1864 · At Varnells Station, Ga. · Sergeant, Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry.
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. Sergeant. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
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. Sergeant. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.
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