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Navy Federal Credit Union
Elijah
A.
Briggs
October 26, 1843

–

March 10, 1922

Cemetery:

Fishkill Rural Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery

    Action Date:

    April 3, 1865
    Date of Issue: May 10, 1865

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Elijah A. Briggs, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 3 April 1865, while serving with Company B, 2d Connecticut Heavy Artillery, in action at Petersburg, Virginia, for capture of battle flag.