Stephen Welch (June 14, 1824 - 30 March, 1906) was an American soldier who received the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

for actions during the

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. The medal was presented to Welch on 13 April, 1894 for actions as a sergeant with the 154th New York Volunteer Infantry at the

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, Dug Gap, Georgia on 8 May, 1864. Welch was born in Groton, New York and is buried in

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at the Allegany Cemetery.

Medal of Honor

For extraordinary heroism on 8 May 1864, in action at Dug Gap, Georgia. Sergeant Welch risked his life in rescuing a wounded comrade under fire of the enemy.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Welch, Stephen 1824 births 1906 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor