Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Frank W Haskell
Details
- Rank: Sergeant Major
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
3d Maine Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 1, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fair Oaks, Virginia, USA
Citation
Assumed command of a portion of the left wing of his regiment, all the company officers present having been killed or disabled, led it gallantly across a stream and contributed most effectively to the success of the action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: December 8, 1898
- Born: 1843, Benton, Kennebec County, ME, United States
- Died: October 9, 1903
- Buried: Pine Grove Cemetery (146) , Waterville, ME, United States