Michael A. Dillon | |
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| Born | September 29, 1839 Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
| Died | October 6, 1904 (aged 65) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  2nd New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment - Company G |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Williamsburg Battle of Oak Grove |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
For other people named Michael Dillon, see Michael Dillon (disambiguation).
Michael Augustus Dillon (September 29, 1839 – October 6, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dillon received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Williamsburg in Virginia on 5 May 1862 and the Battle of Oak Grove in Virginia on 25 June 1862. He was honored with the award on 10 October 1889.[1][2]
- ^ "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ "Michael A. Dillon". Archived from the original on 16 November 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.