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Benjamin H. Child

Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 59 years 8 days (708 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Benjamin H. Child

Benjamin Ham Child (May 8, 1843 – May 16, 1902) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War.Child received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Antietam in Maryland on 17 September 1862.

He was honored with the award on 20 July 1897.


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