Daniel Tweed Ferrier

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Daniel Tweed Ferrier
Born(1841-11-26)November 26, 1841
Indiana
DiedMarch 18, 1914(1914-03-18) (aged 72)
Indiana
Buried
Nebo Cemetery
AllegianceFlag of the United States (1861-1863).svg  United States of America
Service/branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Rank
USA SGT CAV 1859.jpg
E-05 Sergeant
Unit Flag of Indiana.svg Company K, 2nd Indiana Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
AwardsMedal of Honor ribbon.svg Medal of Honor

Sergeant Daniel Tweed Ferrier (November 26, 1841 to March 18, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ferrier received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Varnells Station in Georgia on 9 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 30 March 1898. [1] [2]

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Biography

Ferrier was born in Indiana on 26 November 1841. He enlisted into the 2nd Indiana Cavalry. He died on 18 March 1914 and his remains are interred at the Nebo Cemetery in Camden, Indiana.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Daniel Tweed Ferrier, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 9 May 1864, while serving with Company K, 2d Indiana Cavalry, in action at Varnells Station, Georgia. While his regiment was retreating, Sergeant Ferrier 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. Sergeant Ferrier himself was captured and confined in Confederate prisons, from which he escaped and, after great hardship, rejoined the Union lines. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Daniel Tweed Ferrier". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
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