Years of service 1861 - 1864 Rank Colour sergeant | Name Benjamin Falls | |
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Born July 1, 1824Portsmouth, New Hampshire ( 1824-07-01 ) Service/branch | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Benjamin Franklin Falls (July 1, 1824 - May 12, 1864) was a Medal of Honor recipient, an honor he received for his actions during the American Civil War.
Biography
Falls joined the 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry from Lynn, Massachusetts in August 1861. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, on July 3, 1863. His citation, awarded posthumously on December 1, 1864, simply reads, "capture of flag." He was mortally wounded on May 10, 1864 during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, and died two days later.
Following his death, he was interred at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Massachusetts.
References
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