Robert F. Dodd
Robert F. Dodd | |
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| Born | December 31, 1844 Galt, Canada West |
| Died | September 14, 1903 (aged 58) Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Buried | Hillside Cemetery, Manitoba |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862, 1863 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 27th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Battle of the Crater |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Private Robert Fulton Dodd (December 31, 1844 to September 14, 1903) was a Canadian soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Dodd received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg, Virginia on 30 July 1864. He was honored with the award on 27 July 1896.