Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Benjamin Thackrah
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company H,
115th New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: near Fort Gates, Florida, USA
Citation
Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Johnsonville, Rensselaer County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 2, 1890
- Born: August 13, 1845, Scotland
- Died: May 20, 1912, Amsterdam, NY, United States
- Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery (MH), Fort Johnston, NY, United States