Albert Marsh (Medal of Honor)
Albert Marsh (February 15, 1831 – February 17, 1895) was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.
Albert Marsh | |
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 Marsh in 1895 | |
| Born | February 15, 1831 Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Died | February 17, 1895 (aged 64) |
| Place of burial | Randolph Cemetery Randolph, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit |  Company B, 64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Marsh joined the Union Army from Randolph, New York, in August 1861. He fought in the Battles of Fair Oaks (aka Seven Pines), Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania, and was wounded each time. He was mustered out in September 1864.[1]
He died February 17, 1895, and is buried in Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, New York.[2]
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 64th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Spotsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. Entered service at: Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Date of issue: December 1, 1864.
Citation:
Capture of flag.[3]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Regimental roster
- ^ Congressional Medal of Honor Society
- ^ "Marsh, Albert". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
References edit
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- "Marsh, Albert". Medal of Honor recipients: Civil War (M-Z). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
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