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Orson W. Bennett

1841 – 1904
Medal of Honor - Army
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Orson W. Bennett served the U.S. Army. Orson was 62 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
30 November 1864 · At Honey Hill, S.C. · First Lieutenant, Company A, 102d U.S. Colored Troops.

After several unsuccessful efforts to recover 3 pieces of abandoned artillery, this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 yards in advance of the Union lines and brought in the guns, preventing their capture.

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Medal of Honor - Army November 30, 1864 · At Honey Hill, S.C. · First Lieutenant, Company A, 102d U.S. Colored Troops.
After several unsuccessful efforts to recover 3 pieces of abandoned artillery, this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 yards in advance of the Union lines and brought in the guns, preventing their capture.
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