Cyrus Sears
Cyrus Sears (March 10, 1832 – November 30, 1909) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Sears received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Sear's medal was awarded for his heroism during the Battle of Iuka in Mississippi on 19 September 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on December 31, 1892.[2]
Cyrus Sears | |
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 Medal of Honor winner Cyrus Sears 1903 | |
| Born | March 10, 1832 Meredith, New York |
| Died | November 30, 1909 |
| Buried | Oak Hill Cemetery, Upper Sandusky, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 11th Battery, Ohio Light Artillery |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Iuka American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Sears was born in Meredith, New York, and entered service in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was buried in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.[1][2]
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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Cyrus Sears, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 19 September 1862, while serving with Battery 11, Ohio Light Artillery, in action at Iuka, Mississippi. Although severely wounded, First Lieutenant Sears fought his battery until the cannoneers and horses were nearly all killed or wounded.[1]
References
- "Cyrus Sears". Retrieved January 10, 2016.
- "Civil War (S-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved January 10, 2016.