He was awarded the medal on April 23 , 1896 .
Orion Perseus Howe ( December 29 , 1848 -- January 27 , 1930 ) was among the youngest recipients of the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War as a Union drummer boy .
Orion Perseus Howe was awarded the medal on April 23 , 1896 .
Orion Perseus Howe ( December 29 , 1848 -- January 27 , 1930 ) was among the youngest recipients of the Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War as a Union drummer boy .