U.S. Army
Sidman, George DallasConflictCivil War
RankCorporal
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany C, 16th Michigan Infantry
BirthplaceRochester, New York
Citation
Distinguished bravery in battle. Rallied his comrades to charge vastly superior force until wounded in the hip. He was a 16-year-old drummer.
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