Medal Of Honor Details

Child, Benjamin H.

Place of Birth:
Providence
State of Birth:
RI
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
1st Rhode Island Light Artillery
Company:
A
Citation Place:
Antietam
Citation State:
MD
Citation Date:
MD
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.
Entry Place:
Entry State:
Date Issued:
20 Jul. 1897