Wallace A. Beckwith

Private Wallace A. Beckwith (February 28, 1843 – November 22, 1929)[1] was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.[2][3] Beckwith was awarded the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862. He was honored with the award on February 15, 1897.[1]

Wallace A. Beckwith
Born(1843-02-28)February 28, 1843
New London, Connecticut[1]
DiedNovember 22, 1929(1929-11-22) (aged 86)
Waterford, Connecticut[1]
Buried
Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitConnecticut 21st Regiment Connecticut Volunteer Infantry - Company F
Battles/warsBattle of Fredericksburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Beckwith enlisted at New London, Connecticut.[4] For his role in the Battle of Fredericksburg between December 11 and 15, 1862 Beckwith became one of five other Connecticut soldiers of the 21st Connecticut Infantry who were awarded the Medal of Honor for action during the Civil War.

Medal of Honor citation

Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement.[1][4]

See also

References
  1. "Military Times Hall of Valor: Wallace A. Beckwith". Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  2. "Connecticut Military History: Connecticut Recipients of the Medal of Honor". Connecticut Military Department. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  3. James H. Willbanks, ed. (2011). America's Heroes: Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil War to Afghanistan: Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil War to Afghanistan. ABC-CLIO. p. 385. ISBN 9781598843941.
  4. "Medal of Honor Recipients: Civil War (A-L)". Retrieved 27 July 2013.
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