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U.S. Army · United States 
Benjamin C. Criswell
Sergeant
Sergeant Benjamin C. Criswell served the U.S. Army.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Sergeant
Medal of Honor
25 June 1876 · At Little Big Horn River, Mont. · Sergeant, Company B, 7th U.S. Cavalry.
Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire.
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