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William Bensinger

Medal of Honor recipient

Died when: 78 years 339 days (947 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

William Bensinger

William Bensinger (January 14, 1840 to December 19, 1918) was an American soldier who fought for the Union in the American Civil War.On March 25, 1863, he was the second person given the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Great Locomotive Chase in Georgia in April 1862.


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