He was promoted to sergeant major and, on December 31, 1862, earned the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Stones River, Tennessee.

His official citation reads: "When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established."

He served as a member of the United States Industrial Commission from 1898 to 1902, before retiring from public life and active business pursuits.

Citation: When a break occurred on the extreme right wing of the Army of the Cumberland, this soldier rallied fugitives from other commands, and deployed his own regiment, thereby checking the Confederate advance until a new line was established.

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