Christian Schnell
{{short description|American Union Army soldier}}
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|birth_date={{Birth date|1838|2|19}}
|birth_place=Virginia
|death_date={{Death date and age|1908|12|14|1838|2|19}}
|placeofburial=Greelawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Ohio
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|allegiance= United States of America
|branch= United States Army
Union Army
|rank=Corporal
|unit=37th Ohio Infantry
|battles=Siege of Vicksburg
|awards=60px Medal of Honor
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Christian Schnell (February 19, 1838 – December 14, 1908) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
Biography
Schnell served in the 37th Ohio Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on July 10, 1894, for his actions at the Siege of Vicksburg on May 22, 1863.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."[http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1197/schnell-christian.php Congressional Medal of Honor Society]
See also
{{Portal|Biography|American Civil War}}
References
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External links
- {{Find a Grave|8424562}}
- [https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/488 Military Times]
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Category:United States Army Medal of Honor recipients
Category:American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor