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Benjamin H. Child
1843 – 1902
Benjamin H. Child. Benjamin was 59 years old.
Service Record
Medal of Honor
17 September 1862 · At Antietam, Md. · Corporal, Battery A, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery.
Was wounded and taken to the rear insensible, but when partially recovered insisted on returning to the battery and resumed command of his piece, so remaining until the close of the battle.
Awards & Decorations
1
Foreign awards
Medal of Honor - Army
Was wounded and taken to the rear insensible, but when partially recovered insisted on returning to the battery and resumed command of his piece, so remaining until the close of the battle.
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