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Milton Blickensderfer
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Corporal Milton Blickensderfer
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| Born | May 20, 1835 Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 17, 1916 (aged 80) |
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Sugar Creek, Ohio
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |  126th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company E |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Corporal Milton Blickensderfer was an American soldier. He was born on May 20, 1835, and passed away on May 17, 1916. He fought bravely in the American Civil War.
Blickensderfer earned the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for bravery a soldier can receive in the United States. He received this special award for something amazing he did on April 3, 1865, in Petersburg, Virginia. He was officially given the award on May 10, 1865.
Early Life and Joining the War
Milton Blickensderfer was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Before the war started, he lived in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He had a wife named Mary and three children.
In 1862, he decided to join the army. He became a soldier in the 126th Ohio Infantry. He signed up in Shanesville, Ohio.
Heroic Act and Medal of Honor
During the Civil War, there was a very important battle called the Siege of Petersburg. This was a long fight in Virginia. During this siege, Corporal Blickensderfer did something incredibly brave.
He managed to capture a battle flag from the Confederate army. Taking an enemy's flag was a very dangerous and courageous act. It showed great bravery and skill. Because of this heroic deed, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Later Life and Legacy
Milton Blickensderfer lived for many years after the war. He passed away on May 17, 1916, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He was buried in Sugar Creek, Ohio. His bravery during the Civil War is remembered through his Medal of Honor.
