Elijah W. Bacon
Elijah William Bacon (1836 – May 6, 1864) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.
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Born | 1836 Burlington, Connecticut |
Died | May 6, 1864 Virginia |
Place of burial | Maple Cemetery, Berlin, Connecticut |
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Years of service | 1862 - 1864 |
Rank | Private |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Biography
Bacon joined the 14th Connecticut Infantry in July 1862.[1] During Pickett's Charge on 3 July 1863, Bacon captured the battleflag of the 16th North Carolina Infantry. He was killed on 6 May 1864 at the Battle of the Wilderness, and received the Medal of Honor posthumously on 1 December 1864.
See also
References
- Hanna, C. (2010). Gettysburg Medal of Honor Recipients. Bonneville Books. ISBN 9781599553023. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
- "Congressional Medal of Honor Society - Private BACON, ELIJAH W., U.S. Army". cmohs.org. Retrieved 2015-04-01.
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