Rank Private | Awards Medal of Honor Name Wallace Beckwith | |
Born February 28, 1843
New London, Connecticut ( 1843-02-28 ) Buried at Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut Battles/wars Battle of Fredericksburg Died November 22, 1929, Waterford, Connecticut, United States Place of burial Waterford, Connecticut, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Army Battles and wars Battle of Fredericksburg Allegiance United States of America | ||
Private Wallace A. Beckwith (February 28, 1843 – November 22, 1929) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Beckwith was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. He was honored with the award on February 15, 1897.
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Biography
Beckwith enlisted at New London, Connecticut. For his role in the Battle of Fredericksburg between December 11 and 15, 1862 Beckwith became one of five other Connecticut soldiers of the 21st Connecticut Infantry who were awarded the Medal of Honor for action during the Civil War.
Medal of Honor citation
Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.