Benjamin H. Child-Providence, RI
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 51.108 W 071° 22.944
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Antietam, MD on September 17, 1862. He is buried in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI in Section 161, Lot 14.
Waymark Code: WMYTYR
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2018
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He was born on May 8, 1843 in Providence, RI and died on May 16, 1902 in Providence, RI. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CHILD, BENJAMIN H.
• Rank and organization: Corporal, Battery A, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery
• Place and date: At Antietam, Md., 17 September 1862
• Entered service at: Providence, R.I.
• Date of issue: 20 July 1897
Citation: Was wounded and taken to the rear insensible, but when partially recovered insisted on returning to the battery and resumed command of his piece, so remaining until the close of the battle.
Armed Service: Army
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