Corporal Alexander Aberdeen Forman (January 14, 1843 – March 3, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Forman received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Seven Pines in Virginia on 31 May 1862. He was honored with the award on 17 August 1895.[1][2]
Alexander Aberdeen Forman | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 14, 1843 Scipio Township, Michigan |
| Died | March 3, 1922 (aged 79) Brooklyn, New York |
| Buried | Cypress Hills Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  |
| Unit |  Company E, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Seven Pines |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editForman was born in Scipio Township, Michigan, on January 14, 1843. He enlisted into the 7th Michigan Infantry. He died on March 3, 1922, and his remains are interred at the Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
editThe President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Alexander A. Forman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 31 May 1862, while serving with Company C, 7th Michigan Infantry, in action at Fair Oaks, Virginia. Although wounded, Corporal Forman continued fighting until, fainting from loss of blood, he was carried off the field.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Alexander A. Forman". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 24 November 2013.