Albert Marsh (Medal of Honor)

Albert Marsh was a sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War.

Albert Marsh
Marsh in 1895
Born(1831-02-15)February 15, 1831
Cattaraugus County, New York
DiedFebruary 17, 1895(1895-02-17) (aged 64)
Place of burial
Randolph Cemetery Randolph, New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1864
RankSergeant
UnitNew York (state) Company B, 64th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal 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

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

Notes

  1. Regimental roster
  2. Congressional Medal of Honor Society
  3. "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

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