Francis Morrison
American Civil War soldier
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Private Francis Morrison (January 15, 1845 - April 30, 1913) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Morrison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Morrison's medal was won for his actions in the Bermuda Hundred Campaign on June 17, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on April 4, 1898.[2]
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| Born | January 15, 1845 Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 30, 1913 (aged 68) |
| Buried | Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry |
Conflicts | Bermuda Hundred Campaign American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Morrison was born in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, entered service in Drakestown, Pennsylvania, and was buried in Ohiopyle.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Francis Morrison, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 17 June 1864, while serving with Company H, 85th Pennsylvania Infantry, in action at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia. Private Morrison voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a wounded comrade.[1]