| Stephen P. Corliss | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | July 26, 1842 |
| Died | May 9, 1904 (aged 61) |
| Place of birth | Connecticut |
| Place of death | Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Buried at | Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany, New York |
| Allegiance |
 United States of AmericaUnion |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862 - 1865 |
| Rank |
 First lieutenant Brevet Colonel |
| Unit |
 11th New York Light Artillery Regiment 4th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Stephen Potter Corliss (July 26, 1842 – May 9, 1904) was an American soldier who earned a Medal of Honor on January 17, 1895 for service during the American Civil War.[1]
Life and career[]
Corliss was born in Connecticut. He enlisted in the Union Army on August 12, 1862 at Albany, New York, as a Private into 11th New York Light Artillery Regiment. He was discharged for promotion to 2nd Lieutenant on June 26, 1864 and was commissioned into Company F, 4th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment.
His citation notes that at South Side Railroad, Virginia, on April 2, 1865, Corliss "raised the fallen colors and, rushing forward in advance of the troops, placed them on the enemy's works." He was listed as a prisoner of war on August 25, 1864 at the Second Battle of Ream's Station in Virginia. He was returned on December 29, 1864 and promoted the next day to First Lieutenant, Company F, 4th New York Heavy Artillery. On February 5, 1865 he was promoted to Adjutant. He was discharged on December 9, 1865. Corliss died in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery in Albany, New York.
References[]
- ↑ U.S. Army Center of Military History. Stephen P. Corliss Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War
External links[]
- 1st Lt. Stephen P. Corliss, Company D 4th Heavy Artillery Civil War via New York State Military Museum
- Image of Corliss
- Stephen P. Corliss at Find a Grave
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