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Benjamin Thackrah

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Benjamin Thackrah
Born(1845-08-13)August 13, 1845
Scotland
DiedMay 20, 1912(1912-05-20) (aged 66)
Place of burial
Saint Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, New York
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
RankPrivate
Unit115th New York Infantry
Battles / warsFort Gates, Florida
Awards Medal of Honor

Benjamin Thackrah (August 13, 1845 - May 20, 1912) was a Scottish soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Biography

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Thackrah served in the American Civil War in the 115th New York Infantry. He received the Medal of Honor on May 2, 1890, for his actions near Fort Gates, Florida, on April 1, 1864.

Medal of Honor citation

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Citation:

Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.[1]

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