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Just then the other two guerrillas returned hastily and before they could realize the situation, the civilian and I both fired, each one dropping a man. At this moment, the two disarmed guerrillas made their escape in one direction, while my five companions and myself made our escape in an opposite direction." |
Just then the other two guerrillas returned hastily and before they could realize the situation, the civilian and I both fired, each one dropping a man. At this moment, the two disarmed guerrillas made their escape in one direction, while my five companions and myself made our escape in an opposite direction." |
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After escaping the guerrillas, Traynor and another prisoner were soon spotted by other guerrillas in the area and were pursued until they finally reached [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] positions.<ref name="Deeds of valor"/> |
After escaping the guerrillas, Traynor and another prisoner were soon spotted by other guerrillas in the area and were pursued until they finally reached [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] positions.<ref name="Deeds of valor"/> He was awarded the Medal of Honor thirty-three years later on September 28, 1897. Traynor later moved to [[Omaha, Nebraska]] and died there on July 6, 1920.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://romesentinel.com/stories/soldier-who-signed-up-in-rome-for-civil-war-won-medal-of-honor,43509|title=Soldier who signed up in Rome for Civil War won Medal of Honor|website=Rome Daily Sentinel|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> |
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==Medal of Honor citation== |
==Medal of Honor citation== |
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Andrew Traynor | |
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Born | February 9, 1843 Newark, New Jersey |
Died | June 6, 1920 Omaha, Nebraska | (aged 77)
Buried | Omaha, Nebraska |
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Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Corporal |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Andrew Traynor (February 9, 1843 - July 6, 1920) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Traynor received the Medal of Honor for his action in Mason's Hill, Virginia on March 16, 1864.
Biography
Traynor was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 9, 1843. He enlisted into the the 1st Michigan Cavalry's Company D. He received the Medal of Honor on September 28, 1897 for helping his fellow prisoners escape from guerrillas. Traynor and another soldier were scouting in thick forests when they were suddenly ambushed by four heavily-armed guerrillas.[1][2][3]
In Deeds of Valor (p. 309), Traynor recounts of the action that resulted in his awarding of the Medal of Honor:
"Here it was that I communicated my intention to escape, telling my companions to watch me closely and keep by my side. Selecting an opportune moment, I sprang at the two guards, and, before they could fire their guns or otherwise give a signal, I was engaged in a sharp struggle with both. They were able bodies and well-armed men, but my attack had been so sudden and well directed that almost in an instant I had both of their guns and had handed one to the civilian, who had kept right at my elbow.
Just then the other two guerrillas returned hastily and before they could realize the situation, the civilian and I both fired, each one dropping a man. At this moment, the two disarmed guerrillas made their escape in one direction, while my five companions and myself made our escape in an opposite direction."
After escaping the guerrillas, Traynor and another prisoner were soon spotted by other guerrillas in the area and were pursued until they finally reached Union positions.[1] He was awarded the Medal of Honor thirty-three years later on September 28, 1897. Traynor later moved to Omaha, Nebraska and died there on July 6, 1920.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Citation: Having been surprised and captured by a detachment of guerrillas, this soldier, with other prisoners, seized the arms of the guard over them, killed 2 of the guerrillas, and enabled all the prisoners to escape.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Beyer, Walter (1907). Deeds of valor;: How America's heroes won the Medal of Honor; a history of our country's recent wars in personal reminiscences and records of officers ... on the high seas and in Arctic explorations. Perrien-Keydel Co (1907). pp. 308, 309.
- ^ a b "Medal of Honor Recipients - Civil War (S-Z)". history.army.mil. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ "Army - Medal of Honor Recipients - U.S. Military Awards for Valor - Top 3". valor.defense.gov. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ "Soldier who signed up in Rome for Civil War won Medal of Honor". Rome Daily Sentinel. Retrieved 2018-12-16.