Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Wallace A Beckwith
Details
- Rank: Private
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
21st Connecticut Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 13, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Citation
Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, served with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New London, New London County, Connecticut
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 15, 1897
- Born: February 28, 1843, New London, New London County, CT, United States
- Died: November 22, 1929, Waterford, CT, United States
- Buried: Jordan Cemetery (MH) (L-580) , Waterford, CT, United States