Benjamin C. Criswell-Gould, OK
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Don.Morfe
N 34° 31.314 W 099° 44.082
14S E 432569 N 3820270
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Little Big Horn, MT on June 25, 1876. He is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Gould, OK.
Waymark Code: WMY8HJ
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2018
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He was born on February 9, 1849 in Cameron, WV and died on October 17, 1921 in Eldorado, OK. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CRISWELL, BANJAMIN C.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company B, 7th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Little Big Horn River, Mont., 25 June 1876
• Date of issue: 5 October 1878
Citation: Rescued the body of Lt. Hodgson from within the enemy's lines; brought up ammunition and encouraged the men in the most exposed positions under heavy fire.
Armed Service: Army
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