Daniel Tweed Ferrier
Daniel Tweed Ferrier | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1841 Indiana, US |
| Died | March 18, 1914 (aged 72) Indiana, US |
| Buried | Nebo Cemetery Camden, Indiana, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company K, 2nd Indiana Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Daniel Tweed Ferrier (November 26, 1841 – March 18, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ferrier received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Varnells Station in Georgia on May 9, 1864. He was honored with the award on March 30, 1898.[1][2]
Biography
Ferrier was born in Indiana on November 26, 1841. He enlisted into the 2nd Indiana Cavalry. He died on March 18, 1914, and his remains are interred at Nebo Cemetery in Camden, Indiana.
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 Sergeant Daniel Tweed Ferrier, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 May 1864, while serving with Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry, in action at Varnells Station, Georgia. While his regiment was retreating, Sergeant Ferrier 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.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Daniel Tweed Ferrier". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.