Levi B. Gaylord Explained

Levi B. Gaylord
Birth Date:September 23, 1840
Death Date:December 6, 1900
Birth Place:Boston, Massachusetts
Placeofburial:Cohasset Central Cemetery, Cohasset, Massachusetts
Serviceyears:1861 - 1865
Rank:Sergeant
Unit: Company A, 29th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles:Battle of Fort Stedman
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Levi B. Gaylord (September 23, 1840 – December 6, 1900) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gaylord received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gaylord's medal was won for his actions during the Battle of Fort Stedman in Petersburg, Virginia on March 25, 1865.[1] He was honored with the award on June 22, 1896.[2]

Gaylord joined the Army from Boston in April 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in July 1865. He was buried in Cohasset, Massachusetts.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Levi B. Gaylord. June 5, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084509/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2220. August 19, 2014. live.
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. June 5, 2014.
  3. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8030 Find a Grave