Elbridge Robinson (January 7, 1844 — January 19, 1918), American Army soldier | World Biographical Encyclopedia

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Born

January 7, 1844

Morgan County, Ohio, United States of America
Died

January 19, 1918 (aged 74)

Illinois, United States of America
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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 Elbridge Robinson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company C, 122d Ohio Infantry, in action at Winchester, Virginia. With one companion, Private Robinson voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.” His companion, John T. Patterson, also of the 122nd Ohio, also received the Medal of Honor.

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 Elbridge Robinson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 14 June 1863, while serving with Company C, 122d Ohio Infantry, in action at Winchester, Virginia. With one companion, Private Robinson voluntarily went in front of the Union line, under a heavy fire from the enemy, and carried back a helpless, wounded comrade, thus saving him from death or capture.” His companion, John T. Patterson, also of the 122nd Ohio, also received the Medal of Honor.