The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

ROSSBACH, VALENTINE

Rank and Organization: Sergeant, 34th New York Battery. Place and Date: At Spotsylvania, Va., 12 May 1864.  Birth: Germany. Date Of Issue: 10 July 1896.

Citation:

Encouraged his cannoneers to hold a very dangerous position, and when all depended on several good shots it was from his piece that the most effective were delivered, causing the enemy's fire to cease and thereby relieving the critical position of the Federal troops.

 

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