Benjamin Levy

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Benjamin Bennett Levy

Birthdate:
Birthplace: New York, NY, United States
Death: July 20, 1921 (76)
Brooklyn, New York, Kings County, New York, United States
Immediate Family:

Husband of Olive A Levy
Father of William Meyer Levy; Jeremiah Levy; Charles R Levy; Ella Grace Levy; Olive Anne Levy and 2 others
Brother of Robert Levy

Managed by: Alex Bickle
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About Benjamin Levy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Levy

Benjamin Bennett Levy (22 February 1845 – 20 July 1921) was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War. His younger brother, Robert Levy, also served as a drummer, with the 7th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Benjamin Levy was the first Jewish American to be cited for and later receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Benjamin Levy's Timeline

1845
February 22, 1845
New York, NY, United States
1921
July 20, 1921
Age 76
Brooklyn, New York, Kings County, New York, United States
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