Christian Schnell

Christian Schnell
Born(1838-02-19)February 19, 1838
Virginia
DiedDecember 14, 1908(1908-12-14) (aged 70)
Place of burial
Greelawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Ohio
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankCorporal
Unit37th Ohio Infantry
Battles / warsSiege of Vicksburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Christian Schnell (February 19, 1838 – December 14, 1908) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Biography

Schnell served in the 37th Ohio Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on July 10, 1894, for his actions at the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society