Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Francis Benjamin
Details
- Rank: Corporal
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company M,
2d New York Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 6, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia, USA
Citation
Capture of battle flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.)
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Newburgh, Orange County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 3, 1865
- Born: , Orange County, NY, United States
- Died: