Adolphe Libaire
Adolphe Libaire
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Born | Baccarat, France |
May 2, 1840
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Adolphe Libaire (May 2, 1840 – September 5, 1920) was a Captain in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Libaire was commissioned into the 9th New York Infantry in July 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in May 1863. [1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Captain, Company E, 9th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Antietam, Md., September 17, 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Birth:------. Date of issue: April 2, 1898.
Citation:
In the advance on the enemy and after his color bearer and the entire color guard of 8 men had been shot down, this officer seized the regimental flag and with conspicuous gallantry carried it to the extreme front, urging the line forward.[2]
See also
References
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