Years of service 1861 - 1864 Rank Sergeant Died February 17, 1895 | Name Albert Marsh | |
Born February 15, 1831Cattaraugus County, New York ( 1831-02-15 ) Unit 64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Allegiance United States of America, Union | ||
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
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