John F. Benjamin (Medal of Honor)
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John F. Benjamin | |
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Born | Orange County, New York |
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Rank | Corporal |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
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Corporal John F. Benjamin was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Benjamin was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Capture of battle flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2013.