Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Army
Benjamin Franklin Hardaway
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
Company C,
17th U.S. Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: El Caney, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort Totten, Benson County, North Dakota
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 21, 1899
- Born: July 17, 1865, Benleyville, KY, United States
- Died: July 9, 1955
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (2-1044-1), Arlington, VA, United States