Background
Ellis was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
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Horace Ellis
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He joined the 7th Wisconsin Infantry from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in July 1861. He was detailed to the 4th United States Artillery Regiment from February 1863 to January 1864. He was wounded at the Battle of White Oak Road, and mustered out in July 1865.
Ellis died in Eagle Point, Wisconsin, aged only 24, and was buried in O"Neil Creek Cemetery.
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June 27, 1867 (aged 24) -
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Citation: For extraordinary heroism on 21 August 1864, while serving with Company A, 7th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, for capture of flag of 16th Mississippi (Confederate States of America).Medal of Honor citation Citation: For extraordinary heroism on 21 August 1864, while serving with Company A, 7th Wisconsin Infantry, in action at Weldon Railroad, Virginia, for capture of flag of 16th Mississippi (Confederate States of America).