Benjamin H. Jellison

Benjamin H. Jellison (December 29, 1845 - April 5, 1924) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Jellison received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Jellison's medal was won for his heroism at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863.[1] He was honored with the award on December 1, 1864.[2]

Benjamin H. Jellison
Born(1845-12-29)December 29, 1845
Newburyport, Massachusetts
DiedApril 5, 1924(1924-04-05) (aged 78)
Reading, Massachusetts
Buried
Newburyport, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Massachusetts militia
Years of service1861–1865 (army)
1873–1893 (militia)
Rank Sergeant (army)
Captain (militia)
UnitCompany C, 19th Massachusetts Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Gettysburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Jellison was one of seven soldiers from the 19th Massachusetts Infantry who were awarded the Medal of Honor.[3] He joined the Army in July 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1865.[4] After the civil war, Jellison served in the Massachusetts militia from 1873 to 1893, where he was promoted to captain, having entered the militia as a private.[3]

Jellison died in Reading, Massachusetts on April 5, 1924,[3][5] and was buried in Haverhill, Massachusetts.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Benjamin H. Jellison, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 July 1863, while serving with Company C, 19th Massachusetts Infantry, in action at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for capture of flag of 57th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America). He also assisted in taking prisoners.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Benjamin H. Jellison". Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  2. "Civil War (G-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  3. Charles Hanna (April 8, 2010). Gettysburg Medal of Honor Recipients. Cedar Fort. pp. 175–. ISBN 978-1-59955-302-3.
  4. Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
  5. "Gettysburg Hero Dies". Brooklyn Eagle. Haverhill, Massachusetts. April 6, 1924. p. 41. Retrieved March 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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