Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy - Virginia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

A number of soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War. The number is disproportionately high compared to modern times, but it was the only medal awarded in the 19th century. Many of the citations involve saving or capturing flags since they were used as the primary means of communication on the battlefield.

Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy

22 Feb. 1845 - 20 Jul. 1921

Benjamin B. Levy, a young Jewish volunteer, received the Medal of Honor on 1 Mar. 1865, one of the first Jews so recognized. He entered service in the 1st New York Infantry in New York City on 22 Apr. 1861. During the Battle of Glendale (Frayser's Farm) on 30 June 1862, under heavy fire near here, Levy "took the gun of a sick comrade, went into the fight, and when the color bearers were shot down, carried the colors and saved them from capture." He later reenlisted in the 40th New York Infantry and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness in May 1864.

Marker Number: V-51 Marker Title: Pvt. Benjamin B. Levy Marker Location: Intersection of Darbytown Road & Longbridge Road County or Independent City: Henrico County Web Site: [Web Link] Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed

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