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Albert Marsh (Medal of Honor)

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Years of service
  
1861 - 1864

Role
  
Medal of Honor

Rank
  
Sergeant

Died
  
February 17, 1895


Battles/wars
  
American Civil War

Awards
  
Medal of Honor

Name
  
Albert Marsh

Born
  
February 15, 1831 Cattaraugus County, New York (
1831-02-15
)

Place of burial
  
Randolph Cemetery Randolph, New York

Unit
  
64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Service/branch
  
United States Army, Union Army

Allegiance
  
United States of America, Union

Battles and wars
  
American Civil War

Albert Marsh was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Marsh joined the Army from Randolph, New York in August 1861. He fought in the Battles of Fair Oaks, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania, and was wounded each time. He was mustered out in September 1864.

He died February 17, 1895 and is buried in Randolph Cemetery Randolph, New York. His grave can be found in section C.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 64th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. Entered service at: Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.

Citation:

Capture of flag.

References

Albert Marsh (Medal of Honor) Wikipedia