Peter Grace (March 18, 1845 – March 27, 1914) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Grace received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Grace's medal was won for his heroism during the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia on May 5, 1864. He was honored with the award on December 27, 1894.
Grace was born in Berkshire, Massachusetts, where he entered service. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.Burial Detail: Grace, Peter (section 3, grave 2556-EH) – ANC Explorer
Medal of Honor citation
See also List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
References
External links Peter Grace at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website