Nathaniel McClean Gwynne explained

Nathaniel Gwynne
Birth Date:5 July 1849
Birth Place:Urbana, Ohio
Placeofburial:Kansas City, Missouri
Rank:Private
Unit: Company H, 13th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Battles:Battle of the Crater
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Private Nathaniel McClean Gwynne (July 5, 1849 - January 6, 1883) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gwynee received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Gwynne's medal was won for his actions during the Battle of the Crater, part of the Siege of Petersburg.[1] He was honored with the award on January 27, 1865.[2]

Gwynee was from Urbana, Ohio, and entered service in Fairmount, Missouri.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nathaniel Gwynne. June 27, 2014.
  2. Web site: Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients. June 27, 2014.