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Byron
M.
Cutcheon
May 11, 1836

–

April 12, 1908

Cemetery:

Highland Cemetery

In 1868 Byron Cutcheon served as a Presidential Elector from Michigan. From 1883 – 1891 he represented Michigan’s 9th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    20th Michigan Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 10, 1863
    Date of Issue: June 29, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Byron M. Cutcheon, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 10 May 1863, while serving with 20th Michigan Infantry, in action at Horseshoe Bend, Kentucky, for distinguished gallantry in leading his regiment in a charge on a house occupied by the enemy.