Sergeant Peter Grace was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 5, 1864 at Wilderness Campaign, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company G, 83d Pennsylvania Infantry. Grace was 19 years old.
13 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on December 27, 1894, 30 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Captain.
Grace was born on March 18, 1845 in Berkshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Grace died on March 27, 1914, at the age of 69. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Grace is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Singlehandedly rescued a comrade from two Confederate guards, knocking down one and compelling the surrender of the other.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
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Timeline
- March 18, 1845Born in Berkshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- May 5, 1864Act of valor — Wilderness Campaign, VirginiaAge 19. Company G, 83d Pennsylvania Infantry
- December 27, 1894Medal of Honor presented
- March 27, 1914DiedAge 69.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Peter Grace (March 18, 1845 – March 27, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Grace received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Grace's medal was won for his heroism during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia on May 5, 1864. He was honored with the award on December 27, 1894. Grace was born in Berkshire, Massachusetts, where he entered service. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
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