John M. Vanderslice

John Mitchell Vanderslice  (August 31, 1846 - March 12, 1915) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Biography
Vanderslice served in the American Civil War in the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He received the Medal of Honor on September 1, 1893 for his actions at the Battle of Hatcher's Run on February 6, 1865.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 21st Ohio Infantry. Place and date: At Murfreesboro, TN., 31 December 1862. Entered service at:--. Birth: Ohio. Date of Issue: 17 September 1897.

Citation:

"Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were taken in the charge."