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Location: VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK-UNION AVENUE

City: VICKSBURG

State: Mississippi

Zip Code: 39183

Type of Memorial: War Memorial Markers (Groups)

Access: Public

Wars Commemorated: CIVIL WAR

Photograph By: MARK HILTON


LT. COL. sAMUEL NICOLL BENJAMIN

Medal of Honor citation;

He received his Medal of Honor on June 11, 1877 for his service from Bull Run to Spotsylvania, Va. over the period from July 1861 to May 1864. The citation stated: “Particularly distinguished services as an artillery officer.” His rank and organization were First Lieutenant, 2d U.S. Artillery.

SEE ALSO-US BATTERY E 2D U.S. ARTILLERY WAR MEMORIAL


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