Daniel T. Ferrier-Camden, IN
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N 40° 36.252 W 086° 34.590
16T E 535829 N 4494907
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Varnells Station, VA on May 9, 1864. He was a prisoner of war. He is buried in Nebo Cemetery, Camden, IN.
Waymark Code: WMZ0GB
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2018
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He was born on November 26, 1841 in Indiana and died on March 18, 1914 in Burlington, IN. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FERRIER, DANIEL T.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry
• Place and date: At Varnells Station, Ga., 9 May 1864
• Entered service at: Delphi, Ind.
• Date of issue: 30 March 1898
Citation: While his regiment was retreating, 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. Sgt. Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines.
Armed Service: Army
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