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Navy Federal Credit Union
Benjamin
Morse
POW (Civil War)
September 20, 1844

–

November 24, 1908

Cemetery:

Oakwood Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    3d Michigan Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 12, 1864
    Date of Issue: February 24, 1891

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Benjamin Morse, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, while serving with Company C, 3d Michigan Infantry, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, for capture of colors of 4th Georgia Battery (Confederate States of America).