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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:
 

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