Frank Baldwin

Frank Dwight Baldwin
Frank D. Baldwin
Born(1842-06-26)June 26, 1842
Manchester, Michigan, US
DiedApril 22, 1923(1923-04-22) (aged 80)
Denver, Colorado, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1906
Rank Major General
UnitMichigan 19th Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry
19th U.S. Infantry Regiment
5th U.S. Infantry Regiment
4th U.S. Infantry Regiment
Commands27th U.S. Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Indian Wars
Spanish–American War
Awards Medal of Honor (2)
Signature

Frank Dwight Baldwin (June 26, 1842 – April 22, 1923), a resident of Constantine, Michigan, and born in Manchester, Michigan, is one of only 19 servicemen to receive the Medal of Honor twice. Baldwin received his first award for his actions during the Atlanta Campaign where he led his company in battle at Peachtree Creek and captured two commissioned officers in the American Civil War. He received his second for conspicuous bravery in 1874 during the Indian Wars. Baldwin holds the distinction of being a recipient of the Medal of Honor in different conflicts.[1] He also fought in the Philippines during the Spanish–American War and rose to the rank of major general before retiring.