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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Wallace A. Beckwith
Medal of Honor Recipient Wallace A. Beckwith
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
 

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