Private Francis A. Bishop was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Bishop received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in Virginia on 12 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 1 December 1864.[1][2]
Francis A. Bishop | |
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| Born | Bradford County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 15 September 1861 to 29 June 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  57th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry - Company C |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Spotsylvania Court House |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editBishop was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted into the 57th Pennsylvania Infantry on 15 September 1861. After his Medal of Honor event he also participated in other event. He attained the rank of corporal and mustered out on 29 June 1865. He moved to Retsil, Washington after the war and died there. His remains are interred in Blanchard, Michigan.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
editCapture of flag.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 10 March 2008. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ a b "PA Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 14 September 2013.