| Sylvester Bonnaffon, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 14, 1844 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 12, 1922 (aged 77) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 99th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry, Company G |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Sylvester Bonnaffon, Jr. (September 14, 1844 – May 12, 1922) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his US Army service in the American Civil War.
He entered army service as a private at Philadelphia, December 14, 1861, and mustered in Company G, 99th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Infantry. He was promoted to corporal on April 1, 1862; to Sergeant on September 24, 1864; to Second Lieutenant on August 1, 1862; to First Lieutenant on September 24, 1864; to Captain on April 20, 1865; to Brevet Major and Lieutenant Colonel on March 13, 1865. He mustered out with his company on July 1, 1865.[1]
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He received his Medal of Honor for his actions against Confederate forces at Boydton Plank Road, Virginia on October 27, 1864, where he was wounded.[1] Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company G, 99th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. His Medal was issued on September 29, 1893.
Citation:
Checked the rout and rallied the troops of his command in the face of a terrible fire of musketry; was severely wounded.