Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, First Sergeant Frederick Randolph Jackson received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 16, 1862 at James Island, South Carolina during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company F, 7th Connecticut Infantry. Jackson was 18 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on 1863. He later rose to the rank of Sergeant Major.
Jackson was born on February 18, 1844 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Jackson died on February 14, 1925 in Smithville, New York, at the age of 80. He is buried at Smithville Cemetery in Smithville, New York.
Jackson is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 57 credited to Connecticut.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Having his left arm shot away in a charge on the enemy, he continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge until he fell exhausted from the loss of blood.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Places
- Buried: Smithville Cemetery — map
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Timeline
- February 18, 1844Born in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
- June 16, 1862Act of valor — James Island, South CarolinaAge 18. Company F, 7th Connecticut Infantry
- 1863Medal of Honor presented
- February 14, 1925Died in Smithville, New YorkAge 80.
- Resting placeSmithville CemeterySmithville, New York
Biography
Frederick Randolph Jackson (February 18, 1844 – February 14, 1925) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who earned the award for his actions during the American Civil War.
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