Cpl. Benoni Sprague, Medal of Honor

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Benona Sprague

Also Known As: "Benoni", "Sprague"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Satina, Onondaga, New York, United States
Death: June 19, 1908 (75)
Saybrook, McLean, Illinios, United States
Place of Burial: Saybrook, McClean, Illinois, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Miron B. Sprague and Sarah Sprague
Husband of Martha Elen Sprague
Father of CHARLES M. SPRAGUE and William H. Sprague
Brother of Juliett Sprague; Charles Sprague; Franklin Sprague; Harrison Sprague and Harmon Sprague

Managed by: Shirley Marie Caulk
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About Cpl. Benoni Sprague, Medal of Honor

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Benona Sprague, United States Army, for gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party on 22 May 1863, while serving with Company F, 116th Illinois Infantry, in action at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

General Orders: Date of Issue: July 10, 1894

Action Date: May 22, 1863

Service: Army

Rank: Corporal

Company: Company F

Division: 116th Illinois Infantry

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/1290/sprague-benona.php

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Cpl. Benoni Sprague, Medal of Honor's Timeline

1833
February 15, 1833
Satina, Onondaga, New York, United States
1860
December 8, 1860
1870
November 28, 1870
1908
June 19, 1908
Age 75
Saybrook, McLean, Illinios, United States
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Riverside Cemetery, Saybrook, McClean, Illinois, United States