Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Albert E Fernald
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
20th Maine Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 1, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Five Forks, Virginia, USA
Citation
During a rush at the enemy, Lt. Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Winterport, Waldo County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 10, 1865
- Born: May 13, 1838, Winterport, Waldo County, ME, United States
- Died: December 3, 1908
- Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery (MH), Winterport, ME, United States