Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Ephraim W Harrington
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
2d Vermont Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Carried the colors to the top of the heights and almost to the muzzle of the enemy's guns.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Kirby, Caledonia County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 13, 1893
- Born: January 16, 1833, Waterford, Oxford County, ME, United States
- Died: October 19, 1914, St. Johnsbury, VT, United States
- Buried: Grove Cemetery (MH), East St. Johnsbury, VT, United States