Horatio L. Birdsall

Horatio Latin Birdsall was a sergeant who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was a member of Company B in the 3rd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, a unit that saw significant action during the conflict.

During his military service, Birdsall demonstrated exceptional gallantry in action, which earned him the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. His dedicated service in the cavalry represents the vital role played by volunteer regiments during the preservation of the Union.

Following the war, Birdsall's legacy was preserved through his military record and the recognition of his valor. He remains remembered as a distinguished civil war veteran from the state of Iowa.