United States of America
Headstone of Robert L. Orr
Headstone of Robert L. Orr
U.S. Army · United States United States

Robert L. Orr

Major
1836 – 1894
Medal of Honor - Army
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box In Our Keeping

Major Robert L. Orr served the U.S. Army. Robert was 58 years old.

Keepsakes
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert L. Orr
Medal of Honor Recipient Robert L. Orr
Robert L. Orr
Robert L. Orr
Service Record
U.S. Army
Major
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Major, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.

Carried the colors at the head of the column in the assault after two color bearers had been shot down.

Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Army April 2, 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Major, 61st Pennsylvania Infantry.
Carried the colors at the head of the column in the assault after two color bearers had been shot down.
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier neuraspine_01m2sxs1pwc4b2mhfpsd75s5dw
Record added September 18, 2026 neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by neuraweb.nw
Last updated September 20, 2026

This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.

Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Robert. Claim this record.

Shadow Box
Robert L. Orr
Major
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor - Army

Be the first to honor Robert.

Leave a Tribute