Service/branch United States Army Awards Medal of Honor Battles and wars Battle of Sailor's Creek | Rank Corporal Award Medal of Honor | |
Allegiance United States of America Unit Company M, 2nd New York Cavalry Battles/wars Battle of Sayler's Creek | ||
Corporal John F. Benjamin was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Benjamin was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 3 May 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
Capture of battle flag of 9th Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.).
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