Sylvester Bonnaffon Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Sylvester Bonnaffon Jr.

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 14-Sep-1844

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 12-May-1922

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Sylvester Bonnaffon Jr.
(September 14, 1844 – May 12, 1922) was a United States soldier who fought with the Union Army during the American Civil War as a first lieutenant with Company G of the 99th Pennsylvania Infantry.
He received his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S.
Medal of Honor, for his gallantry and leadership against Confederate troops during the Battle of Boydton Plank Road, Virginia on October 27, 1864.
That award was conferred on September 29, 1893.Also brevetted twice for "gallant and meritorious services during the War", he enrolled with the Pennsylvania National Guard post-war, rising through the ranks to command the 20th Regiment Infantry (emergency) during the Pittsburgh railroad strike of 1877.