Benjamin Child

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

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.

Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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