Benjamin Franklin Falls

Benjamin Franklin Falls (July 1, 1824 - May 12, 1864) was a Medal of Honor recipient, an honor he received for his actions during the American Civil War.

Benjamin Franklin Falls
Medal of Honor winner Benjamin Franklin Falls
Born(1824-07-01)July 1, 1824
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
DiedMay 12, 1864(1864-05-12) (aged 39)
Virginia
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 - 1864
Rank
E-08Color Sergeant
Unit Company A, 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  Battle of Gettysburg
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Falls joined the 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry from Lynn, Massachusetts in August 1861. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, on July 3, 1863. He captured the color-bearer and colors of the 19th Virginia. His citation, awarded posthumously on December 1, 1864, simply reads, "capture of flag."[1] He was mortally wounded on May 10, 1864, during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, and died two days later.[2]

Following his death, he was interred at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Massachusetts.

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