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About Benjamin Thackrah
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Benjamin Thackrah, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1864, while serving with Company H, 115th New York Infantry, in action at Fort Gates, Florida. Private Thackrah was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.
General Orders: Date of Issue: May 2, 1890
Action Date: April 1, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company H
Division: 115th New York Infantry
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Benjamin Thackrah's Timeline
| 1845 |
August 13, 1845
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Scotland, UK
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| 1912 |
May 9, 1912
Age 66
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Fort Johnson, Montgomery, NY, United States
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