Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Benjamin
Franklin
Tracy
April 26, 1830

–

August 6, 1915

Cemetery:

Green Wood Cemetery

Mr. Tracy was a member of the New York State Assembly prior to the Civil War (1861). After the war, from 1881-83, he served as judge of the New York Court of Appeals, then as US Secretary of the Navy from 1889-1893.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    109th New York Infantry

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1864
    Date of Issue: June 21, 1895

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Colonel (Infantry) Benjamin Franklin Tracy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 6 May 1864, while serving with 109th New York Infantry, in action during the Wilderness Campaign, Virginia. Colonel Tracy seized the colors and led the regiment when other regiments had retired and then reformed his line and held it.