Benjamin H. Jellison
Benjamin H. Jellison | |
|---|---|
19th Massachusetts Infantry | |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Benjamin H. Jellison (December 29, 1845 - April 5, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jellison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Jellison's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.[2]
Jellison was one of seven soldiers from the
Jellison died in Reading, Massachusetts on April 5, 1924,[3][5] and was buried in Haverhill, Massachusetts.[1][2]
Medal of Honor citation
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Benjamin H. Jellison, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company C, 19th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America). He also assisted in taking prisoners.[1]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Gettysburg
- List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: G–L
References
- ^ a b c d "Benjamin H. Jellison". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ^ a b "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59955-302-3.
- ^ Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
- ^ "Gettysburg Hero Dies". Brooklyn Eagle. Haverhill, Massachusetts. April 6, 1924. p. 41. Retrieved March 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.