Amzi D. Harmon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amzi D. Harmon
|
|
|---|---|
| Born | October 9, 1845 Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 9, 1927 (aged 82) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  Company K, 211th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Third Battle of Petersburg American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Amzi Davis Harmon (April 18, 1845 – October 9, 1927) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Harmon received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Harmon's medal was won for his capturing of a Confederate States Army flag during the Third Battle of Petersburg, in Virginia on April 2, 1865. He was honored with the award on May 20, 1865.
Harmon was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, and entered service in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He was buried in St. Cloud, Florida.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Amzi D. Harmon Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.