Benjamin F. Hilliker

1843 – 1916

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Benjamin F. Hilliker served the U.S. Army. Benjamin was 73 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Benjamin F. Hilliker

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

4 June 1863 · At Mechanicsburg, Miss., 4 June 1863. Entered service at. Waupaca Township, Wis. · Musician, Company A, 8th Wisconsin Infantry.

When men were needed to oppose a superior Confederate force he laid down his drum for a rifle and proceeded to the front of the skirmish line which was about 120 feet from the enemy. While on this volunteer mission and firing at the enemy he was hit in the head with a minie ball which passed through him. An order was given to "lay him in the shade; he won't last long." He recovered from this wound being left with an ugly scar.

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Medal of Honor - Army June 4, 1863 · At Mechanicsburg, Miss., 4 June 1863. Entered service at. Waupaca Township, Wis. · Musician, Company A, 8th Wisconsin Infantry.

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