Thomas Foulds Ellsworth
Thomas F. Ellsworth | |
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| Born | November 12, 1840 Ipswich, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 29, 1911 (aged 70) |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit |  Company B, 55th Massachusetts Colored Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Honey Hill |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Thomas Foulds Ellsworth (November 12, 1840 - August 29, 1911) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
Biography
Ellsworth served in the Union Army in the 55th Massachusetts Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on November 18, 1895, for his actions at the Battle of Honey Hill.
Medal of Honor citation
Citation:
Under a heavy fire carried his wounded commanding officer from the field. [1]
