Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Benjamin C Criswell
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: First Sergeant)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
7th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 25, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Little Big Horn River, Montana, USA
Citation
Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: October 5, 1878
- Born: February 9, 1849, Moundsville, Marshall County, WV, United States
- Died: October 17, 1921, Eldorado, OK, United States
- Buried: Pleasant Hill Cemetery , Eldorado, OK, United States