Private Benjamin Thackrah was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 1, 1864 near Fort Gates, Florida during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company H, 115th New York Infantry. Thackrah was 18 years old.
The medal was presented on May 2, 1890, 26 years after the action.
Thackrah was born on August 13, 1845 in Scotland — one of 41 recipients born in Scotland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Johnsonville, Rensselaer County, New York. Thackrah died on May 20, 1912 in Amsterdam, New York, at the age of 66. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fort Johnston, New York.
Thackrah is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 678 credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Was a volunteer in the surprise and capture of the enemy's picket.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- August 13, 1845Born in Scotland
- April 1, 1864Act of valor — near Fort Gates, FloridaAge 18. Company H, 115th New York Infantry
- May 2, 1890Medal of Honor presented
- May 20, 1912Died in Amsterdam, New YorkAge 66.
- Resting placeSt. Mary's CemeteryFort Johnston, New York
Biography
Benjamin Thackrah (August 13, 1845 – May 20, 1912) was a Scottish soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.
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