Albert E. Fernald

First Lieutenant Albert E. Fernald (May 13, 1838 – December 3, 1908) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Fernald received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Five Forks in Virginia on 1 April 1865. He was honored with the award on 10 May 1865.[1][2]

Albert E. Fernald
Medal of Honor winner Albert E. Fernald
Born(1838-05-13)May 13, 1838
Winterport, Maine
DiedDecember 3, 1908(1908-12-03) (aged 70)
Winterport, Maine
Buried
Oak Hill Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank
O-02First Lieutenant
Unit Company F, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Five Forks
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Fernald was born in Winterport, Maine, on 13 May 1838. He enlisted into the 20th Maine Infantry. He died on 3 December 1908 and his remains are interred at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Maine.

Medal of Honor citation

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Albert E. Fernald, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 April 1865, while serving with Company F, 20th Maine Infantry, in action at Five Forks, Virginia. During a rush at the enemy, Lieutenant Fernald seized, during a scuffle, the flag of the 9th Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America).[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  2. "Albert E. Fernald". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
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