Horatio L. Birdsall – Sergeant, United States Army

Born at Monroe County, New York, in 1833, he earned the Medal of Honor during the Civil War while serving in Company B, 3rd Iowa Cavalry at Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865.

He died on November 29, 1891 and was buried in Section 13 of Arlington National Cemetery.


BIRDSALL, HORATIO L.

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 3d lowa Cavalry. Place and date: At Columbus, Ga., 16 April 1865. Entered service at: Keokuk, Lee County, lowa. Birth: Monroe County, New York. Date of issue: 17 June 1865.

Citation: Capture of flag and bearer.

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  • BIRDSALL, HORATIO L
  • SGT   US ARMY
  • CIVIL WAR
  • DATE OF DEATH: 11/29/1891
  • BURIED AT: SECTION 13  SITE 6935

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