Christian Schnell Explained

Christian Schnell
Birth Date:19 February 1838
Birth Place:Virginia
Placeofburial:Greelawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Corporal
Unit:37th Ohio Infantry
Battles:Siege of Vicksburg
Awards: Medal of Honor

Christian Schnell (February 19, 1838 – December 14, 1908) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Biography

Schnell served in the 37th Ohio Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on July 10, 1894, for his actions at the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.

Medal of Honor citation

Citation:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1197/schnell-christian.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society