Orren Bennett
Private Orren Bennett was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.[2][3] Bennett received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia on 6 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[4]
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Buried | Luther's Mills Cemetery |
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Years of service | 22 August 1862 to 28 May 1865[1] |
Rank | Private |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Sayler's Creek |
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Biography
Bennett was born in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted into the 141st Pennsylvania Infantry at Towanda, Pennsylvania. His date of death is unknown.
References
- "PA Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- James H. Willbanks, ed. (2011). America's Heroes: Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil War to Afghanistan. California: ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598843934.
- "U.S. army Medal of Honor recipients". 28 August 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- "Civil War (A-F) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 7 September 2013.
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